Assistant Produce Manager Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Produce Department. This position helps ensure high-quality product presentation, exceptional customer service, food safety compliance, inventory control, and department profitability. The Assistant Produce Manager assists with leading and developing associates while maintaining fresh, appealing displays that drive sales and enhance the customer experience.

• Assist in managing the daily operation of the Produce Department.
• Ensure produce displays are fully stocked, visually appealing, and maintained throughout the day.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, rotation, and proper inventory levels.
• Support department merchandising plans, promotional programs, and seasonal displays.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe department environment.

• Deliver outstanding customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation suggestions, and special requests.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote a customer-focused culture among department associates.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Monitor proper storage, handling, rotation, and temperature control procedures.
• Maintain department standards for freshness, quality, and cleanliness.
• Support department readiness for inspections, audits, and operational reviews.

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
• Help control shrink, spoilage, and department expenses.
• Monitor product movement and adjust inventory levels as needed.
• Support achievement of sales, margin, and profitability goals.
• Analyze department performance and assist in implementing improvement strategies.

• Assist in training, coaching, and developing produce associates.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Help coordinate schedules and daily work assignments.
• Provide feedback and support associate development efforts.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities when the Produce Manager is absent.

• Ensure attractive, abundant, and well-maintained produce displays.
• Maintain proper signage and pricing accuracy.
• Monitor seasonal opportunities and market trends.
• Support initiatives that drive customer engagement and sales growth.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous produce, grocery, retail, or related experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of fresh produce handling, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout scheduled shifts.
• Frequently lift and carry products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and wet environments.
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver carts and produce displays safely.

• Team leadership and associate development.
• Fresh product merchandising and display execution.
• Inventory management and shrink control.
• Customer service excellence.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

This position can provide a pathway to roles such as:

• Produce Manager
• Sales Manager
• Assistant Store Director
• Store Director
• District-Level Operations Leadership

The Assistant Produce Manager plays a vital role in ensuring department success by maintaining high standards for product quality, supporting associate development, driving sales, and delivering an exceptional shopping experience for every customer.

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.

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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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