Assistant Produce Manager

Shaw’s and Star Market; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health & well-being benefits

Paid time off

Career growth and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager to lead daily Produce operations with a focus on freshness, quality, and customer service. You will support merchandising programs, planograms, and inventory control while driving department performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and maintaining visually appealing displays in a fast-paced retail environment. Weekend availability and adherence to food safety standards are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, preferably in produce or grocery departments.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop associates.
• Strong attention to freshness, quality, and merchandising standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Produce Department operations focusing on freshness and presentation.
• Provide knowledgeable, friendly service and ensure staff demonstrates product knowledge.
• Execute merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays.
• Maintain appealing produce displays and manage rotation and waste reduction.
• Coordinate ordering, receiving, inspection, and adherence to food safety standards.
• Assist with labor scheduling and training of associates; support department manager in absences.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as an Assistant 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 an Assistant Produce Department Manager, you will help 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

• Help 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
• Assist with executing corporate merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays
• Maintain full, fresh, clean, and visually appealing produce displays at all times
• Assist with managing product rotation, remove damaged or unsellable items, and maintain freshness standards
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inspection, and store product following food safety and rotation guidelines
• Help with managing shrink through inventory controls, root‑cause identification, and waste‑reduction strategies
• Assist with building and managing labor schedules aligned with business needs
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing produce associates while maintaining a positive team environment
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards
• Perform Product Department duties as needed and assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Produce Manager

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

Our Values

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