Frozen Manager

Socket.dev; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Earned wage access

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Time off

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Frozen Foods Manager to lead the Frozen Foods Department, ensuring guest satisfaction, safe operations, and profitable performance. You will coordinate staffing, training, and adherence to company policies while driving inventory and category goals.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in grocery or dairy, and commitment to food safety. Expect a schedule that may include weekends/holidays with opportunities for growth in a large retail network.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in grocery or dairy department
• The Department Manager is required to work the scheduled work shift as needed to meet the needs of the store guests and team members
• 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 lift and carry items weighing up to 75 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs
• Ability to work within a freezer and/or fridge for an extended period of time
• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting at a height of 5 feet, 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
• Ability to transfer to another store within the area
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge, greet, and engage guests
• Hire, train and manage team performance
• Communicate information to the department
• Maintain atmosphere, morale, and positive team spirit
• Demonstrate leadership and delegation
• Develop team members and future leaders
• Support division concepts and programs
• Meet financial goals
• Identify opportunities within the store and department
• Ensure product availability and solutions for guests
• Safeguard department assets and enforce policies
• Maintain safe work environment and store cleanliness
• Oversee department systems and processes
• Lead department leadership team planning meetings
• Verify team member schedules
• Coach and discipline as needed per policy
• Keep books and manuals updated
• Oversee inventory process and reporting
• Adhere to Food Safety Procedures
• Approve purchase orders and maintain stock levels
• Rotate stock and ensure proper tagging
• Demonstrate conflict management
• Perform other duties as assigned by upper management

Skills

Guest relations

Leadership

Staff training

Budgeting

Time management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Food Safety Manager

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

The Frozen Foods Manager is first and foremost responsible for guest relations and satisfaction by building a reputation for Ultimate Service. He/She is responsible for leading the efficient, effective, safe, legal and profitable operations of the Frozen Foods Department. He/She coordinates human relations for the Frozen Foods Department and ensures execution of all company and department policies and procedures on a timely basis

Key Responsibilities:

• When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest

• Responsible for hiring, training and performance management of team members

• Responsible for 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

• Develop team members and future leaders utilizing available materials and systems

• Support and execute division concepts and programs

• Accountable for executing and meeting financial goals

• Responsible for identifying areas of opportunity throughout the store and within the department

• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests

• Responsible for 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

• Oversee that department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly

• Direct meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals

• Verify team member schedules against business needs

• Coach and discipline team members as necessary in accordance with policy and procedures with support from Talent Management

• Verify all books and manuals are kept updated

• Oversee inventory process and reporting

• Oversee that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to

• Approve all purchase orders and maintain adequate levels

• Maintain stock levels. Keep the shelves full of ad merchandise and items kept in back stock

• Ensure proper rotation procedures are being enforced

• Make sure all tags are properly placed and in good condition

• Demonstrate good conflict management skills

• Perform other duties assigned by upper management

Key Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in grocery or dairy department

• The Department Manager is required to work the scheduled work shift as needed to meet the needs of the store guests and team members

• 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 lift and carry items weighing up to 75 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs

• Ability to work within a freezer and/or fridge for an extended period of time

• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting at a height of 5 feet, 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

• Ability to receive phone calls at home

• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays

• Must attend meetings, including out-of-town, requiring overnight stays

• Must be able to transfer to another store within the area

• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

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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ACI Values

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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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