Produce Manager Ashland Oregon

Albertsons Companies • Ashland, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Albertsons Companies as a Produce Department Manager in Ashland, Oregon, for an exciting opportunity to advance your leadership career. We are seeking team-focused managers passionate about fresh food, quality, and people. In this role, you will oversee daily produce operations, maintain high standards for freshness and presentation, and drive sales through effective merchandising and inventory control. This is a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your leadership directly impacts customer trust and department performance. Bring your passion for freshness, presentation, and team leadership to set quality standards, support associates, and deliver vibrant, market-fresh produce.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset with attention to freshness and detail
• Effective leadership, communication, and coaching skills
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Produce merchandising and freshness execution
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
• Labor planning, scheduling, and associate supervision
• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution
• Produce handling, rotation, and freshness standards
• Retail merchandising and promotional execution
• Store systems and inventory tools
• Ability to review sales, shrink, and inventory data to drive results
• Ability to train and develop associates
• Ability to lift, move, and stack product and work in coolers and refrigerated environments
• Flexible availability including weekends and holidays
• Reliable attendance
• Compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

Nice To Haves

• Travel requirements: None

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Produce Department with a focus on freshness, quality, and customer service
• Deliver knowledgeable, friendly service and ensure associates demonstrate strong product knowledge
• Execute corporate merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays
• Maintain full, fresh, clean, and visually appealing produce displays at all times
• Manage product rotation, remove damaged or unsellable items, and maintain freshness standards
• Order, receive, inspect, and store product following food safety and rotation guidelines
• Manage shrink through inventory controls, root-cause identification, and waste-reduction strategies
• Build and manage labor schedules aligned with business needs
• Train, coach, and develop produce associates while maintaining a positive team environment
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• 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