Fresh Produce Department Leader

Tom Thumb Supermarket; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being (Med/D

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Leaders invested in your training, and

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead daily operations, uphold freshness standards, and drive sales through merchandising excellence. You will supervise staff, ensure top-notch customer service, and maintain visually appealing displays.

In this fast-paced role, you will coordinate inventory, implement planograms, and enforce food-safety policies while developing a strong, collaborative team dedicated to quality produce customers can trust daily.

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.
• Knowledge of produce merchandising and freshness execution.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Labor planning, scheduling, and associate supervision.
• Adherence to food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards.
• Ability to lift, move, and stack product in cooler environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily produce department operations focusing on freshness, quality, and customer service.
• Provide knowledgeable, friendly service and ensure staff have strong product knowledge.
• Implement merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays.
• Maintain full, fresh, clean, visually appealing produce displays at all times.
• Manage product rotation and removal of damaged items to maintain freshness.
• Order, receive, inspect, and store products following food safety guidelines.
• Control shrink through inventory measures and root-cause analysis.
• Build and manage labor schedules aligned with business needs.
• Train and develop produce associates while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety and company standards.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Tools

Store systems

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead daily operations, uphold freshness standards, and drive sales through merchandising excellence. You will supervise staff, ensure top-notch customer service, and maintain visually appealing displays.

In this fast-paced role, you will coordinate inventory, implement planograms, and enforce food-safety policies while developing a strong, collaborative team dedicated to quality produce customers can trust daily.