Safeway Produce Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRODUCE MANAGER
As a Produce Manager, you have the artistic ability to present a collage of fresh, crisp, bright fruits and vegetables while maintaining organization and employee supervision within the department. To truly be successful in the position, you need to be thoughtful and passionate about your work and be able to lead a successful team. In this role, the produce department is your canvas, and you will enjoy creating a colorful masterpiece for your customers to enjoy. The possibilities are endless, and this is your opportunity to work with the fresh ingredients that nourish the community.
Main responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company's customer service standards and policies and procedures.
• Train, schedule, and supervise produce clerks to ensure optimum staffing patterns for the produce area.
• Manage and achieve department financial budget and goals.
• Speak with customers calmly and professionally in order to address and resolve complaints regarding sales, dissatisfaction with service or products, and other problems that may arise.
• Execute weekly marketing and merchandising plans.
• Perform daily inventory and order necessary supplies to maintain adequate inventory.
• Forecast weekly sales and track daily purchases.
• Support all Corporate / Division initiatives through flawless execution.
• Assist customers in the selection and purchase of items and offer advice as needed.
• Inspect all code dated items daily to ensure all items have valid code date.
• Write produce department schedule utilizing accurate sales forecast.
• Follow all Country of Origin produce labeling requirements.
• Examine produce for freshness; remove old stock and wet stock as needed to ensure freshness of produce on the sales floor.
• Inform customers about produce, provide samples, and promote sales within department.
• Receive produce deliveries, build and maintain produce displays, and rotate stock as needed.
• Obtain produce, including large or bulky items, from receiving area and transport to produce department using hand truck or pallet jack.
• Prepare product for placement on sales floor through the company crisping process by trimming, washing, banding, and placing in cooler to be crisped.
• Maintain area and conduct business in accordance with all federal, state and local weights and
• measures, sanitation, food safety and general safety regulations and Company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Manage price accuracy by applying new price tags, including making signs as needed.
• Clean produce display areas and back room area, including floors, sinks, tables, scales, mirrors, sprayers, wet and dry racks.
• Transport bag rolls and twist ties to display areas and place in racks.
• Constantly inspect floors for debris and water.
• Perform temperature checks twice daily.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential job functions of this position:**
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, and ability to read, retain and comprehend guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to the position
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as within a large team
• Self-motivated and driven to increase knowledge of Albertsons Safeway products and share that knowledge with our customers
• Ability to provide regular and predictable attendance. (Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and schedules may vary on a weekly basis)
• Ability to comply with workplace conduct standards
• Desired: Prior management experience
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Produce Staff

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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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 and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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.