Temporary Grocery Manager

Safeway; Marshfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Health and 401k benefits

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Marshfield, MA is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead daily operations of the Grocery Department, drive sales and profitability, and ensure in‑stock conditions and strong merchandising standards.

You will hire, train, coach, and develop grocery associates while maintaining a positive team environment and adhering to food safety and company standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Grocery Department or similar retail team.
• Ability to manage daily operations, sales, and in‑stock conditions.
• Strong customer service and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Grocery Department operations and customer service.
• Maintain shelves, displays, pricing, and merchandising standards.
• Execute planograms, promotional sets, and seasonal transitions.
• Manage ordering, inventory, shrink, and backroom organization.
• Hire, train, and develop associates; foster teamwork.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Merchandising

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Retail management experience

Tools

Planograms

Inventory management

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 Grocery Department Manager, where operational excellence, merchandising execution, and customer service come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about people, performance, and creating a great shopping experience. As a Grocery Department Manager, you will oversee all daily operations of the Grocery Department, drive sales and profitability, and ensure strong in‑stock conditions, accurate pricing, and high merchandising standards. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your leadership directly impacts store success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with strong team support and consistency on the sales floor. Bring your passion for teamwork, merchandising, and operational excellence to a role where you set the pace, support your associates, and ensure customers can rely on a full, fresh, and well‑organized Grocery Department every day.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Grocery Department with a focus on customer service, sales, and department readiness
• Deliver friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable customer service and resolve customer concerns professionally
• Ensure shelves, displays, and aisles are clean, full, front‑faced, and merchandised to company standards
• Execute planograms, promotional sets, seasonal transitions, and weekly ad merchandising
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, product rotation, and backroom organization
• Monitor shrink and implement procedures to reduce waste and loss
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and operational standards
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and develop grocery associates while fostering a positive team environment

Soft Skills

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Strong customer‑service focus with a visible team presence
• Effective communication, coaching, and team‑building skills
• Strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment

Competencies

• Grocery merchandising and planogram execution
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
• Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management
• Operational standards, food safety, and compliance execution

Knowledge

• Grocery product flow, rotation, and inventory control
• Retail merchandising and promotional execution

  Abilities

  • Ability to analyze sales, labor, and inventory data to drive results
  • Ability to train, coach, and develop associates
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry products and work in coolers and freezers
  • Travel requirements: None
  • Other requirements: Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety policies and 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

  A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.