Assistant Produce Manager at Albertsons Companies in Heath, TX

Position Summary

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, high-quality fresh product standards, inventory management, merchandising execution, food safety compliance, and team development. This position assists in achieving sales and profitability goals while maintaining a fresh, fully stocked, and visually appealing Produce Department. The Assistant Produce Manager assumes leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Produce Manager.

Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Sales

• Deliver outstanding customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
• Assist customers with product selection, product information, and special requests.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Support sales growth through effective merchandising, promotional displays, and seasonal programs.
• Ensure produce displays remain fresh, abundant, and visually appealing throughout the day.

Department Operations

• Assist with daily Produce Department operations, including ordering, receiving, stocking, culling, and inventory management.
• Ensure products are rotated properly to maintain freshness and minimize shrink.
• Monitor department conditions and maintain full, attractive displays.
• Verify accurate pricing, signage, and promotional execution.
• Assist in maintaining proper inventory levels to support customer demand and sales objectives.
• Ensure all backroom and sales floor areas remain organized and operationally efficient.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist in training, coaching, and developing Produce Department associates.
• Provide direction and support to associates during assigned shifts.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and strong customer service standards.
• Support labor management and scheduling initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding and training new associates on department procedures and expectations.

Merchandising & Product Quality

• Maintain visually appealing produce displays that encourage sales and enhance the customer experience.
• Execute merchandising plans, seasonal displays, and promotional programs.
• Monitor product quality and remove damaged or unsellable merchandise.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of fresh produce products.
• Support department presentation standards and visual merchandising objectives.

Financial Management

• Assist in achieving department sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink goals.
• Support inventory control and expense management initiatives.
• Help reduce shrink through proper ordering, rotation, handling, and inventory practices.
• Review department performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Assist with inventory counts and recordkeeping processes.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain clean and sanitary preparation, storage, and display areas.
• Ensure associates follow safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Monitor temperature controls and product storage requirements.
• Support compliance with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Safety & Asset Protection

• Promote a safe working environment for associates and customers.
• Follow and enforce workplace safety standards and procedures.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of department equipment.
• Support accident prevention and incident reporting procedures.
• Assist with asset protection and shrink reduction initiatives.

Leadership Coverage

• Assume responsibility for department operations in the Produce Manager's absence.
• Support staffing decisions and department priorities to maintain operational effectiveness.
• Communicate department goals, expectations, and performance standards to associates.
• Partner with store leadership to achieve departmental and store-wide objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous produce, grocery, or retail experience required.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of fresh product handling, merchandising, and inventory practices.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and heavier loads with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to work in refrigerated areas and varying temperature environments.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment and material handling tools.

Desired Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Customer focus
• Fresh product knowledge
• Merchandising excellence
• Inventory management
• Food safety and sanitation
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Accountability and adaptability

The Assistant Produce Manager plays a critical role in supporting department success by helping lead daily operations, maintaining exceptional freshness and quality standards, developing associates, delivering outstanding customer service, and achieving department sales and profitability objectives.

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

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.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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