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Assistant Produce Manager
Albertsons Companies
Lucas, USA
Full-time
Manager
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago
Role Overview
The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing all aspects of the Produce Department, including sales, merchandising, inventory control, food safety, team leadership, customer service, and operational execution.
This position helps ensure the department maintains high standards for freshness, quality, presentation, and profitability while providing an outstanding shopping experience for customers.
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Key Responsibilities
- Department Operations
- Assist in the daily operation of the Produce Department.
- Support department sales, labor, shrink, and gross profit goals.
- Ensure product displays are attractive, fully stocked, properly rotated, and visually appealing.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to maintain in-stock conditions while minimizing waste.
- Verify accurate pricing, signage, and promotional execution.
- Product Quality & Food Safety
- Maintain exceptional standards for freshness, quality, and product handling.
- Ensure proper rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) methods.
- Inspect products regularly for quality and remove unsellable merchandise.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and company operating procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe department environment.
- Customer Service
- Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting and assisting customers promptly and professionally.
- Answer questions regarding produce selection, preparation, and availability.
- Resolve customer concerns in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Help create a welcoming shopping experience that encourages repeat business.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Assist with training, coaching, and developing department associates.
- Provide direction and support to team members throughout daily operations.
- Promote a positive, respectful, and productive work environment.
- Support scheduling, delegation of tasks, and workload management.
- Serve as acting department leader in the Produce Manager’s absence.
- Merchandising & Sales
- Execute seasonal, promotional, and display programs.
- Maintain department standards for merchandising and presentation.
- Identify opportunities to increase sales through product placement and suggestive selling.
- Monitor department performance and support action plans to achieve business goals.
- Safety & Compliance
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure associates operate equipment safely and correctly.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, local regulations, and food safety requirements.
- Support loss prevention and shrink reduction initiatives.
Qualifications
- Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous retail, grocery, produce, or customer service experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Ability to effectively lead and motivate others.
- Preferred
- Prior produce department experience.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
- Knowledge of produce merchandising, inventory management, and food safety practices.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, stoop, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to work in refrigerated environments and varying temperatures.
- Ability to operate department equipment safely and effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred
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