Innovation Program Manager Jobs in Portland, ME (NOW HIRING)

Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Bakery Department Manager, where quality, creativity, and customer service come together.
At Albertsons Companies, we're looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about food, people, and performance. As a Bakery Department Manager, you'll have the opportunity to oversee a talented team, deliver high-quality bakery products, and create exceptional customer experience while managing a key department that drives sales, freshness, and store success. This role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment with room to grow and make a visible impact every day.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Bring your passion for baking, team collaboration, and service to a role where craftsmanship meets operational excellence-and where your ideas and expertise help shape the customer experience.
Main responsibilities:

• Oversee daily Bakery Department operations, ensuring high standards for quality, freshness, presentation, and customer service

• Foster a welcoming, customer-focused environment and resolve customer concerns and special orders

• Plan and execute daily bakery production based on sales trends and seasonal demand

• Execute merchandising plans, promotions, planograms, and seasonal programs

• Manage department sales, labor, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and shrink

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements

• Hire, train, coach, and develop bakery associates while promoting teamwork and accountability

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Soft skills:

• Strong customer-service mindset with a passion for quality and presentation

• Effective communication, coaching, and team-building skills

• Clear communication and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills

Competencies:

• Bakery production and merchandising execution

• Labor planning and scheduling

• Sales performance, shrink control, and inventory management

• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight

Knowledge:

• Baking, decorating, proofing, and production planning techniques

• Food safety standards, temperature controls, allergen handling, and sanitation procedures

• Retail bakery operations and high-volume production environments

Abilities:

• Ability to review sales, labor, and production data to inform departmental planning

• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates at various skill levels

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments

• Travel requirements: None

• Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, 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

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About Us
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.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
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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About the Team
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.