Produce Assistant Manager: Lead Freshness & Merchandising

United Supermarkets, LLC; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Discounts

Benefits package

Paid time off

Training & growth

Inclusion

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Produce Assistant Manager in Santa Fe to lead daily Produce Department operations, ensuring freshness, quality, and top-tier customer service while driving sales through merchandising and inventory controls.

You will oversee staff, implement planograms, manage rotations and displays, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on food safety.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Produce Department with a focus on freshness, quality, and customer service.
• Deliver knowledgeable, friendly service and ensure associates demonstrate strong product knowledge.
• Execute corporate merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays.
• Maintain full, fresh, clean, and visually appealing produce displays at all times.
• Manage product rotation, remove damaged or unsellable items, and maintain freshness standards.
• Order, receive, inspect, and store product following food safety and rotation guidelines.
• Manage shrink through inventory controls, root‑cause identification, and waste‑reduction strategies.
• Build and manage labor schedules aligned with business needs.
• Train, coach, and develop produce associates while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Organization

Problem-solving

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Produce Assistant Manager in Santa Fe to lead daily Produce Department operations, ensuring freshness, quality, and top-tier customer service while driving sales through merchandising and inventory controls.

You will oversee staff, implement planograms, manage rotations and displays, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on food safety.