Produce Manager

Albertsons • Plano, TX

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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 position oversees daily department operations and merchandising; monitors product quality, freshness, and handling; provides customer service; recruits, trains, and develops associates; manages schedules and performance; and monitors sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, and inventory. The Produce Manager also ensures compliance with company policies, food safety standards, sanitation practices, and operational procedures.

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.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and wet environments as needed.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Direct daily Produce Department operations to maintain quality, freshness, and product availability.
• Maintain appealing displays and execute promotional programs, 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.
• Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and display standards.
• Inspect incoming shipments and remove damaged, spoiled, or unsellable products.
• Ensure proper produce storage, handling, rotation, freshness, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Provide customer service and product knowledge, assist with selections and product information, and address concerns and special requests.
• Promote department sales through suggestive selling and product recommendations.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop associates; create schedules aligned with customer demand and labor objectives.
• Provide performance feedback, coaching, and recognition, and foster teamwork, accountability, and customer service.
• Monitor sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, and inventory performance; develop action plans to meet financial goals.
• Manage expenses through effective scheduling, ordering, and inventory controls, and analyze reports to implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness, ensure safe use of department equipment and tools, and correct safety concerns through regular inspections.
• Support inventory control and loss prevention initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a 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.
• 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