Produce Department Lead — Freshness & Merchandising

United Supermarkets, Ltd.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Training & development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager in the Produce Department to oversee daily operations, ensure freshness and presentation, and drive sales through strong merchandising and inventory controls.

You will lead a team, train associates, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced, high-volume store environment while maintaining excellent customer service and department performance.

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

Organization

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Produce Department Manager in the Produce Department to oversee daily operations, ensure freshness and presentation, and drive sales through strong merchandising and inventory controls.

You will lead a team, train associates, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced, high-volume store environment while maintaining excellent customer service and department performance.