Produce Manager - Severna Park, MD

Safeway; Severna Park (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health benefits

401k and more

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure freshness, quality, and outstanding service in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage merchandising programs, inventory, rotate stock, train associates, and maintain compliance with food safety standards, while building a positive team culture and delivering visually appealing produce displays.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a fast-paced, high-volume department.
• Experience in merchandising, planograms, and seasonal displays.
• Strong emphasis on freshness, quality, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Produce Department focusing on freshness, quality, and service.
• Maintain attractive displays and ensure product rotation and sanitation.
• Plan and schedule labor in line with business needs.
• Train and develop produce associates.
• Manage inventory, shrink, and food safety compliance.

Skills

Customer-service mindset

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Team development

Food safety awareness

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Produce Department Manager, where freshness, merchandising excellence, and customer service come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about fresh food, quality, and people. As a Produce Department Manager, you will oversee daily produce operations, ensure high standards for freshness and presentation, and drive sales through strong merchandising and inventory control. This role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your leadership directly impacts customer trust and department performance.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with fresh, high-quality produce. Bring your passion for freshness, presentation, and team leadership to a role where you set quality standards, support your associates, and deliver vibrant, market-fresh produce customers can see, feel, and trust every day.

Main 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

Soft Skills

• 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

Competencies

• Produce merchandising and freshness execution
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
• Labor planning, scheduling, and associate supervision
• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution

Knowledge

• Produce handling, rotation, and freshness standards
• Retail merchandising and promotional execution
• Store systems and inventory tools

Abilities

• 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
• Travel requirements: None
• Other requirements: Flexible availability including weekends and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• 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