Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Produce Manager is responsible for leading all produce department operations, including product quality, freshness, merchandising, inventory management, and team leadership. This role ensures compliance with company standards and food safety regulations while driving sales, controlling shrink, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Requirements

Leadership experience in a retail produce department
Knowledge of produce quality, freshness, and merchandising standards
Experience with inventory management, forecasting, and ordering
Understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations
Ability to lead, train, and develop a team
Strong customer service skills
Ability to analyze sales trends and department metrics
Experience in managing shrink and controlling expenses

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, train, and develop produce department associates to meet performance and service expectations
Create effective schedules aligned with business needs and labor standards
Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer‑focused service
Oversee daily operations including receiving, rotation, trimming, stocking, and merchandising of produce
Ensure adherence to quality, freshness, and presentation standards
Manage forecasting, ordering, inventory levels, and vendor deliveries
Ensure department cleanliness, organization, and proper maintenance of fixtures and equipment
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
Maintain accurate temperature logs, inspection records, and documentation
Ensure proper handling, storage, rotation, and disposal of produce
Prepare for and respond to internal and external audits
Drive sales through effective merchandising, displays, promotions, and seasonal execution
Manage shrink, spoilage, and markdowns in alignment with company standards
Analyze sales trends and department metrics to optimize labor and product mix
Control department expenses and support overall store financial performance
Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve escalated customer concerns
Ensure product availability, freshness, and visual appeal meet customer expectations
Maintain a clean, safe, and customer‑ready department at all times