Assistant Produce Manager

RiseMe; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Earned wage access

Associate discounts

Health & financial well-being benefits

Paid time off

Career growth and training

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Produce Manager to support the Produce Manager in daily operations, ensuring quality, freshness, and superior customer service. You will oversee inventory, merchandising, and associate development while maintaining food safety and compliance in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and driving department profitability, with a focus on delivering an outstanding shopping experience for customers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and coaching ability.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and across departments.
• Experience in inventory management and shrink control.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Produce Department operations and ensure high-quality, fresh displays.
• Manage inventory, rotation, pricing accuracy, and merchandising standards.
• Coach and develop Produce team members; assist with recruiting and onboarding.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve customer concerns.
• Support department sales, profitability, and operating efficiency.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and compliance in the department.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer Service

Teamwork

Inventory Management

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 Purpose

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, freshness, merchandising, customer service, and food safety. This position assists in leading associates, managing inventory, driving department sales, controlling shrink, and maintaining an outstanding shopping experience for customers.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the Produce Department.
• Ensure produce displays are fully stocked, visually appealing, and maintained according to company merchandising standards.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, rotation, and inventory levels.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control functions.
• Help coordinate daily department priorities to ensure operational efficiency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to produce associates.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on customer service, teamwork, and accountability.
• Monitor associate performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Serve as department leader in the absence of the Produce Manager.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure customer needs are met promptly.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation questions, and special requests.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and effectively.
• Promote a customer-first culture throughout the department.
• Ensure associates maintain high service standards and product knowledge.

Merchandising & Product Quality

• Maintain attractive displays that drive sales and enhance the customer experience.
• Ensure proper product rotation and freshness standards are consistently followed.
• Support the execution of promotional programs, seasonal displays, and sales initiatives.
• Verify pricing accuracy and signage compliance throughout the department.
• Continuously monitor department conditions and take corrective action when necessary.

Inventory & Shrink Management

• Assist with inventory management and replenishment activities.
• Monitor product movement and maintain appropriate ordering levels.
• Support shrink reduction efforts through effective rotation, handling, and inventory controls.
• Identify potential inventory concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with inventory counts and department audits.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of produce products.
• Promote workplace safety and proper equipment operation.
• Support audit preparation and corrective action plans as needed.

Financial Performance

• Support achievement of department sales, profit, labor, and shrink goals.
• Monitor labor productivity and assist with scheduling needs.
• Help identify opportunities to increase sales and operational efficiency.
• Support department business plans and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with expense control and profitability objectives.

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

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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 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.

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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