Produce Manager

Albertsons Companies • Plano, 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 manager is accountable for department financial goals, minimizing shrink, and developing a high-performing team.

The Produce Manager oversees daily operations, product freshness and quality, customer service, team leadership, financial performance, safety, and compliance. The manager monitors department results and implements improvements to achieve sales and profitability goals and maintain company standards.

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.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; and frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and twist.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and wet environments as needed and safely operate department equipment.
• Knowledge of produce merchandising and display techniques, inventory management and ordering, freshness and quality standards, food safety and sanitation, labor management and workforce 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 quality, freshness, and product availability.
• Maintain attractive displays and execute promotional programs, seasonal merchandising plans, company initiatives, and display standards.
• Oversee product rotation, culling, stocking, replenishment, pricing, signage, ordering, and inventory management to meet demand and minimize shrink and waste.
• Monitor produce quality and freshness; inspect incoming shipments and promptly remove damaged, spoiled, or unsellable products.
• Ensure proper product storage, handling, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Provide customer service and product information; help customers select produce and address concerns and special requests.
• Promote sales through suggestive selling and product recommendations.
• Recruit, train, coach, develop, schedule, and recognize department associates; provide performance feedback and foster teamwork, accountability, and customer service.
• Monitor department sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, inventory, and expenses; analyze reports and develop action plans to meet goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, operational procedures, and sanitation requirements.
• Ensure safe use of department equipment and tools, conduct inspections, correct safety concerns, and support inventory control and loss prevention.
• Meet department standards for merchandising, food safety, customer satisfaction, freshness, and associate development.

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.
• An 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