Produce Manager-Briarcliff, NY
About The Position
Join Albertsons Companies as a Produce Department Manager, where freshness, merchandising excellence, and customer service are paramount. This role is for passionate, team-focused individuals dedicated to fresh food, quality, and people. As a Produce Department Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing daily produce operations, maintaining high standards for freshness and presentation, and driving 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. Building the future of food and well-being starts with fresh, high-quality produce. Bring your passion for freshness, presentation, and team leadership to a role where you set quality standards, support your associates, and deliver vibrant, market-fresh produce customers can see, feel, and trust every day.
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
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
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Vision
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement pay
- Retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)
- Quarterly bonus (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
