Assistant Produce Manager

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Position Purpose

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the daily operations of the produce department by helping ensure exceptional customer service, high-quality product standards, inventory management, food safety compliance, and associate development. This role partners with the Produce Manager to drive sales, maintain attractive merchandising displays, and deliver a fresh, well-stocked shopping experience for customers.
Key Responsibilities Customer Service

- Provide outstanding customer service and promote a positive shopping experience.

- Assist customers with product selection, product knowledge, and special requests.

- Address customer concerns and inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

- Promote department products through suggestive selling and product education.

Department Operations

- Assist in managing daily produce department activities, including receiving, stocking, merchandising, and inventory control.

- Ensure produce displays are clean, full, visually appealing, and aligned with company merchandising standards.

- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to maintain product availability and minimize shrink.

- Support product rotation practices to ensure freshness and quality.

- Help maintain department readiness for promotions, seasonal programs, and sales events.

Product Quality and Food Safety

- Ensure all produce products meet company quality and freshness standards.

- Monitor proper handling, storage, rotation, and display of perishable products.

- Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

- Conduct routine inspections of department conditions and product quality.

- Assist in implementing corrective actions when quality or food safety concerns are identified.

Leadership and Team Development

- Assist with training, coaching, and developing produce associates.

- Provide direction and support during daily operations.

- Help promote teamwork, accountability, and a customer-focused culture.

- Assist with onboarding and training new associates.

- Support achievement of departmental productivity and performance goals.

Financial Performance

- Support achievement of department sales, labor, and profitability objectives.

- Help monitor shrink, spoilage, and inventory management practices.

- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and sales performance.

- Assist with execution of merchandising plans designed to maximize sales and customer engagement.

Safety and Compliance

- Promote a safe working environment for associates and customers.

- Ensure compliance with all company policies and operational procedures.

- Report safety hazards, equipment issues, and maintenance needs promptly.

- Help maintain clean and organized work areas, storage rooms, and sales displays.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Previous produce, grocery, retail, or food-related experience preferred.

- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

- Knowledge of produce handling, merchandising, and food safety practices preferred.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull products weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Ability to work in refrigerated storage areas and varying temperature conditions.

- Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and stocking activities.

Success Factors

- Commitment to exceptional customer service.

- Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

- Attention to product freshness, quality, and presentation.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing business demands.

- Focus on operational excellence, sales growth, food safety, and team development.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

- Competitive wages paid weekly

· Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream

- Associate discounts

- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/myaci-benefits.com/__;!!K1aXqncla1X7G90AkdLmCg!rAQQIgK5qTHEOZimihiTu-Cq5CqDd5yTyDy2Md9yy2X9n5N5-LNd_VFz-Ph78hdScxWtyckceXfHreYVJ1PsQk_8tfijDVHG5g$ myACI Benefits

- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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