Produce Manager

Albertsons • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Position Purpose
The Produce Manager is responsible for directing all aspects of the Produce Department, including sales, merchandising, inventory management, food safety, profitability, customer service, and associate development. This position ensures the department operates efficiently while delivering high-quality fresh products and an exceptional shopping experience. The Produce Manager leads department associates to achieve operational excellence and financial performance goals while maintaining company standards for freshness, presentation, and service.

Requirements

• Directing all aspects of the Produce Department, including sales, merchandising, inventory management, food safety, profitability, customer service, and associate development.
• Ensuring the department operates efficiently while delivering high-quality fresh products and an exceptional shopping experience.
• Leading department associates to achieve operational excellence and financial performance goals while maintaining company standards for freshness, presentation, and service.
• Overseeing daily operations of the Produce Department.
• Maintaining department standards for product quality, freshness, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Monitoring department conditions and maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
• Executing seasonal merchandising plans, promotional programs, and display standards.
• Coordinating department activities to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensuring department readiness during peak sales periods and special events.
• Managing ordering, receiving, inventory levels, and product replenishment.
• Maintaining appropriate inventory levels while minimizing shrink and waste.
• Ensuring products are properly rotated using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Monitoring sales trends and adjusting product assortment and displays accordingly.
• Verifying pricing accuracy and promotional compliance throughout the department.
• Ensuring attractive and impactful displays that drive sales and customer engagement.
• Achieving department sales, gross margin, and profitability goals.
• Analyzing sales reports and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Developing and implementing action plans to increase sales and improve operational performance.
• Managing labor expenses through effective scheduling and productivity management.
• Controlling shrink through proper inventory practices, quality standards, and associate training.
• Promoting a customer-first culture within the department.
• Ensuring customers receive friendly, knowledgeable, and timely service.
• Assisting customers with product selection, preparation questions, and special requests.
• Resolving customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Fostering positive customer relationships that increase loyalty and repeat business.
• Recruiting, training, coaching, and developing department associates.
• Establishing clear performance expectations and providing ongoing feedback.
• Conducting performance reviews and implementing development plans.
• Promoting teamwork, accountability, and associate engagement.
• Identifying and developing future department leaders.
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Monitoring department adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining proper product handling, storage, rotation, and temperature controls.
• Conducting routine inspections and immediately addressing food safety concerns.
• Ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards and safe equipment operation.
• Maintaining a safe environment for associates and customers.
• Promoting safe work practices and proper equipment usage.
• Identifying and addressing safety hazards promptly.
• Supporting loss prevention initiatives to reduce shrink and product loss.
• Ensuring compliance with company security and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the Produce Department.
• Ensure department standards for product quality, freshness, cleanliness, and presentation are consistently maintained.
• Monitor department conditions and maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
• Execute seasonal merchandising plans, promotional programs, and display standards.
• Coordinate department activities to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure department readiness during peak sales periods and special events.
• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory levels, and product replenishment.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing shrink and waste.
• Ensure products are properly rotated using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Monitor sales trends and adjust product assortment and displays accordingly.
• Verify pricing accuracy and promotional compliance throughout the department.
• Ensure attractive and impactful displays that drive sales and customer engagement.
• Achieve department sales, gross margin, and profitability goals.
• Analyze sales reports and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement action plans to increase sales and improve operational performance.
• Manage labor expenses through effective scheduling and productivity management.
• Control shrink through proper inventory practices, quality standards, and associate training.
• Promote a customer-first culture within the department.
• Ensure customers receive friendly, knowledgeable, and timely service.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation questions, and special requests.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Foster positive customer relationships that increase loyalty and repeat business.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop department associates.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Conduct performance reviews and implement development plans.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and associate engagement.
• Identify and develop future department leaders.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Monitor department adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper product handling, storage, rotation, and temperature controls.
• Conduct routine inspections and immediately address food safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards and safe equipment operation.
• Maintain a safe environment for associates and customers.
• Promote safe work practices and proper equipment usage.
• Identify and address safety hazards promptly.
• Support loss prevention initiatives to reduce shrink and product loss.
• Ensure compliance with company security and safety programs.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed