Assistant Produce Manager: Fresh, Merchandising & Leadership

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being (Med,

401k and more!

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Training and career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager to lead daily produce operations, uphold freshness standards, and drive sales through merchandising and strong customer service. You will oversee product rotation, training, and inventory controls in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, cooperative teamwork, and adherence to food safety and company policies, with opportunities to grow within a large retail network.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Produce merchandising and freshness execution.
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Labor planning, scheduling, and associate supervision.
• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution.
• Produce handling, rotation, and freshness standards.
• Retail merchandising and promotional execution.
• Store systems and inventory tools.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Produce Department operations with focus on freshness, quality, and customer service.
• Provide knowledgeable, friendly service and ensure associates demonstrate product knowledge.
• Execute merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays.
• Maintain attractive, fresh produce displays and rotate stock.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inspection, and food-safety compliance.
• Manage shrink through inventory controls and waste-reduction strategies.
• Help build labor schedules aligned with business needs and supervise associates.
• Coach and develop associates and maintain a positive team environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Step in to lead department operations in absence of the Produce Manager.

Job description

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager to lead daily produce operations, uphold freshness standards, and drive sales through merchandising and strong customer service. You will oversee product rotation, training, and inventory controls in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, cooperative teamwork, and adherence to food safety and company policies, with opportunities to grow within a large retail network.