Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies•Euless, TX

13h

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4). Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

Responsibilities

Maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with focus on fast, friendly service.
Assists customers by making informed product suggestions.
Engages in suggestive selling through telephone calls, intercom announcements, and one‑on‑one customer interaction.
Answers incoming calls professionally; resolves customer complaints and escalates to the Store Director when necessary.
Plans daily operations and monitors production processes to ensure compliance with company procedures and profitability goals.
Follows and maintains department standards, including Fresh‑Made guidelines and overall product freshness requirements.
Ensures proper code dating procedures are enforced for all products within the department.
Demonstrates working knowledge of company policies and guidelines as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Trims, cuts, wraps, trays, displays, and waters produce.
Builds and maintains produce displays; rotates stock and removes outdated or spoiled product.
Ensures cleanliness, organization, and safe working conditions throughout the department.
Implements effective promotional and seasonal displays.
May oversee the operation and maintenance of the Salad Bar and Fresh‑Made areas (where applicable).
Maintains and organizes the produce cooler.
Monitors employee productivity and evaluates overall performance.
Schedules employees to ensure proper coverage and service levels.
Possesses detailed knowledge of duties performed by all department employees, including opening and closing responsibilities.
Schedules, supervises, trains, and assigns duties to department staff.
Trains employees on store policies, product handling, sales techniques, and record‑keeping procedures.
Identifies high‑potential employees and supports development and advancement opportunities.
Participates in personnel actions such as interviews, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary processes.
Prepares sales and inventory reports; participates in physical inventory every four weeks.
Controls inventory levels to ensure adequate product quantity, quality, and freshness.
Stocks, rotates, and replenishes product according to division standards.
Orders produce products and maintains inventory levels in accordance with Division directives.
Supervises reclamation processes and ensures orderly, in‑stock conditions in the backroom and produce department.
Controls shrink and manages department costs effectively.
Performs receiving duties including breaking down loads, verifying orders against invoices, inspecting product quality, reporting shortages, stocking, and rotating merchandise.
Ensures adherence to temperature standards, storage requirements, and proper packaging methods.
Implements correct product preparation techniques.
Operates related equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, scissors, knives, safety cutters, and Sterilox machines.