Assistant Produce Manager

Socket.dev; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages weekly

Earned wage access via Stream

Associate discounts

Health & well-being benefits

Paid time off

Career growth and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Produce Assistant Manager to lead day-to-day department operations, guest relations, and team development in a fast-paced grocery setting.

You will support the Department Manager in ordering, merchandising, training, and ensuring safe, legal, and profitable department performance while focusing on customer satisfaction and store standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year produce experience.
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates.
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 60 lbs. and push/pull up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge, greet, and engage guests in my area or department.
• Assist with interviewing, training, scheduling, performance and productivity of all department team members.
• Assist with communication of information distribution to entire department.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere, spirit and morale within the department.
• Demonstrate leadership by managing time and delegation.
• Support and execute division concepts and programs.
• Contribute to meeting financial goals.
• Ensure product availability and solutions to guests.
• Safeguard, monitor department assets and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safe work environment.

Skills

Guest relations

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

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.

The Produce Assistant Manager is first and foremost responsible for guest relations and satisfaction. He/She supports the Department Manager regarding all department duties such as ordering, merchandising, maintaining department conditions and training department clerks. He/She is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in leading the efficient, effective, safe, legal and profitable operations of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest
• Assist with interviewing, training, scheduling, performance and productivity of all department team members
• Assist with communication of information distribution to entire department
• Responsible for maintaining positive atmosphere, spirit and morale within the department
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation
• Support and execute division concepts and programs
• Contribute in executing and meeting financial goals
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests
• Assist with safeguarding, controlling and monitoring all department assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets
• Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same
• Ensure department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly
• Collaborate with Department Manager for meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals
• Assist with the coaching and development of team members as necessary in accordance with policies and procedures with support from Department Manager and Talent Management
• Assist with coordinating the books and manuals to ensure they are kept updated
• Assist with coordinating inventory process and reporting
• Must be able to take care of all department issues in the event of the absence of the Department Manager, which would include ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing and merchandising
• Ensure that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to
• Responsible for training and testing checkers in accurate produce recognition to ensure guest satisfaction and correct register charges
• Demonstrate good conflict management skills
• Perform other duties as requested or required by upper management

Key Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year produce experience
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work within a fridge and/or freezer for long periods of time
• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking
• Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word, Excel, and Email)
• Ability to work at fast-paced, but efficient and controlled manner
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

This job description is intended to provide a high-level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations.

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

Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values

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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