Assistant Produce Manager

Socket.dev; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Earned wage access

Associate discounts

Benefits package

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to support daily department operations in our Produce area. You will drive sales, deliver outstanding service, and maintain freshness, food safety, and presentation standards while guiding associates.

You will assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and performance coaching, participate in inventory and promotional activities, and help achieve departmental goals in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and coach teams in a fast-paced retail setting.
• Experience with inventory control, merchandising, and store operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily produce department operations.
• Ensure products are stocked, rotated, displayed, and meet standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and merchandising presentation.
• Support promotional programs, seasonal displays, and sales initiatives.
• Monitor department conditions to ensure readiness during business hours.
• Provide leadership and coaching to produce associates; assist with hiring and training.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Inventory management

Merchandising

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why choose us?

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 Summary

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing daily department operations, driving sales, delivering exceptional customer service, and maintaining high standards for product quality, freshness, food safety, and presentation. This role assists with associate development, inventory management, merchandising, and operational execution while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily produce department operations.
• Ensure products are properly stocked, rotated, displayed, and maintained to company standards.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and merchandising presentation.
• Support execution of promotional programs, seasonal displays, and sales initiatives.
• Monitor department conditions to ensure operational readiness throughout business hours.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and foster a customer-focused environment.
• Assist customers with product selection and provide information regarding product use, storage, and preparation.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Promote department products through product knowledge and suggestive selling techniques.

Leadership & Associate Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to produce associates.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Support associate development and succession planning efforts.

Inventory & Financial Performance

• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and product replenishment.
• Monitor shrink, waste, and inventory levels to maximize profitability.
• Support labor management and department expense control initiatives.
• Help achieve department sales, margin, and profitability goals.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain proper product handling, storage, and rotation procedures.
• Follow company safety programs and operational policies.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and corrective action plans as needed.

Merchandising & Product Quality

• Maintain attractive produce displays that drive sales and enhance the shopping experience.
• Monitor product freshness, quality, and shelf life.
• Ensure promotional and seasonal items are properly displayed.
• Support product replenishment and display planning to meet customer demand while minimizing spoilage.

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 myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

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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