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Job Summary
The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the produce department. This role assists with driving sales, maintaining product quality and freshness, delivering exceptional customer service, and leading department associates. The Assistant Produce Manager assumes department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Produce Manager.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
- Assist in managing daily produce department operations to ensure efficient execution and department success.
- Maintain appealing, fully stocked, and properly merchandised produce displays.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering, receiving, and product replenishment.
- Ensure proper product rotation and freshness standards are consistently followed.
- Help minimize shrink through effective inventory management and product handling practices.
- Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
Customer Service
- Deliver exceptional customer service and create a welcoming shopping environment.
- Assist customers with product selection, preparation suggestions, and product-related questions.
- Respond promptly and professionally to customer concerns and requests.
- Promote produce sales through product knowledge, merchandising, and suggestive selling techniques.
Leadership & Team Development
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing produce associates.
- Provide coaching and support to help associates achieve performance expectations.
- Help coordinate daily work assignments and labor needs.
- Foster a positive, productive, and customer-focused work environment.
- Support performance management and accountability initiatives.
Product Quality & Food Safety
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards.
- Monitor produce quality, freshness, and appearance throughout the day.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and temperature control procedures are followed.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Financial Performance
- Assist in achieving department sales, labor, shrink, and profitability goals.
- Support promotional, seasonal, and merchandising programs.
- Monitor department performance metrics and recommend improvement opportunities.
- Help control expenses through effective inventory and labor management.
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- 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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