Produce Manager at Safeway in Middlebury, VT

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Produce Department Manager, where freshness, merchandising excellence, and customer service come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about fresh food, quality, and people. As a Produce Department Manager, you will oversee daily produce operations, ensure high standards for freshness and presentation, and drive sales through strong merchandising and inventory control. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your leadership directly impacts customer trust and department performance.

Bring your flavor

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.

Main 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

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Soft skills:

• 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

Competencies:

• Produce merchandising and freshness execution

• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control

• Labor planning, scheduling, and associate supervision

• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution

Knowledge:

• Produce handling, rotation, and freshness standards

• Retail merchandising and promotional execution

• Store systems and inventory tools

Abilities:

• 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

• Travel requirements: None

• Other requirements: Flexible availability including weekends and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• 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). For eligibility requirements please visit 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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