Assistant Produce Manager

Safeway; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health & 401(k) benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager to lead daily produce operations, uphold freshness standards, and drive sales through merchandising and inventory control. This hands-on leadership role focuses on team development, training, and maintaining inviting, market-fresh displays for customers.

You will collaborate with store leadership to manage schedules, compliance with food safety, and execution of promotional programs while delivering

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in grocery/produce operations.
• Strong merchandising and inventory control skills.
• Excellent customer service and team coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Produce Department operations with focus on freshness and service.
• Maintain knowledgeable staff with product knowledge.
• Execute merchandising programs, planograms, and seasonal sets.
• Maintain fresh, visually appealing displays and manage rotation.
• Assist with labor scheduling, training, and supervision.
• Ensure food safety and company standards compliance.
• Step in as Produce Manager when absent.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Merchandising

Inventory management

Labor scheduling

Training coaching

Communication

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

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