Produce Ops Specialist

Albertsons Companies • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

The Produce Ops Specialist is responsible for providing support to ensure that
all products and produce departments are up to The United Family standards.
His/her number one priority is providing Ultimate Service through team member
training of product knowledge and sales techniques, merchandising at store
level, and overall operations of the Produce department. He/She will be
responsible for implementation of and continued execution of department sales,
merchandising, and various other initiatives.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed
to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a
unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire
well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a
leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732
pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing
plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners
include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United
Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star
Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community
Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep
local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no
matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of
the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has
equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their
and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and
bring your best self to the table.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 5 years produce management experience
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays – available to travel including overnight stays is required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record
• Ability to build and manage relationships throughout the store and community
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Ability to gain trust, respect and buy-in from all levels of the organization
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach and lift items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to use a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to work independently without supervision and effectively manage time
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude

Responsibilities

• Through effective communication and training, guides and directs the Produce team to achieve financial goals and objectives established by the company
• Promote cleanliness, sales, customer service and promotions in the department
• Teach departmental merchandising to enhance profitability
• Monitor the financial status of the department and make necessary changes, including management, to make sure goals are met
• Knowledge and adherence of company policies and procedures
• Demonstrate good delegation and follow through skills
• Lead by example to achieve proper levels of service
• Exercise discretion in handling confidential information
• Responsible for maintaining effective and professional relationships with current and future business partners
• Educates guests and team members about products
• Responsible for the opening of new and remodeled stores
• Monitor competitors activities
• Demonstrate actions and results biased toward achieving the company’s vision, values and strategic goals
• Assist in identifying Team Members with promotion potential
• Foster an empowered learning and high performance environment
• Performs all other duties as required

Benefits

• benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans.
• Sick pay
• PTO/Vacation pay
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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