Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Dallas, TX

3d

About The Position

The Produce Manager leads all aspects of the Produce Department, including sales growth, product quality, merchandising, inventory management, food safety, customer service, and associate development. The role ensures customers receive fresh produce while maintaining attractive displays, efficient operations, and a positive shopping experience. The Produce Manager is accountable for department financial goals, minimizing shrink, and developing a high-performing team.

The manager oversees daily department operations, product quality and freshness, customer service, team leadership, financial performance, and safety and compliance. Success is measured by sales and gross profit results, shrink and inventory control, produce freshness and quality, customer satisfaction, merchandising standards, food safety compliance, and associate engagement, development, and retention.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous produce or grocery retail experience.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of produce merchandising and display techniques, inventory management and ordering, freshness and quality standards, food safety and sanitation, labor management and scheduling, customer service and sales development, team leadership, and financial and department performance management.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of produce handling, merchandising, and freshness standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily Produce Department operations to ensure product quality, freshness, and availability.
• Maintain attractive displays and accurate pricing, signage, and display standards; execute promotions, seasonal merchandising plans, and company initiatives.
• Ensure proper product rotation, culling, stocking, and replenishment; order and manage inventory to meet demand while minimizing shrink and waste.
• Monitor produce quality, inspect incoming shipments, remove damaged or unsellable products, and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Deliver customer service and product knowledge, help customers select and prepare produce, address concerns and special requests, and promote sales through recommendations.
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, develop, and provide feedback and recognition to department associates.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and customer service, and lead associates in meeting operational and merchandising standards.
• Monitor sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, and inventory; develop action plans for sales and profitability goals and manage expenses.
• Analyze department reports and identify improvements and sales opportunities through merchandising and customer engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operational procedures; maintain sanitation and cleanliness.
• Ensure safe use of department equipment and tools, inspect for safety concerns, and support inventory control and loss prevention.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company's partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED