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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.

Job Summary

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Produce Department. This position helps ensure exceptional customer service, product freshness, food safety compliance, inventory control, merchandising execution, and department profitability. The Assistant Produce Manager assists with leading and developing associates while maintaining high standards for quality, presentation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Produce Department.
Ensure produce displays are fully stocked, visually appealing, and maintained throughout the day.
Monitor product freshness, quality, rotation, and inventory levels.
Support department merchandising plans, promotional programs, and seasonal displays.
Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and readiness.

Customer Service

Deliver exceptional 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.
Build customer loyalty through friendly and knowledgeable service.

Food Safety & Compliance

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

Inventory & Financial Performance

Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
Help control shrink, spoilage, and department expenses.
Monitor product movement and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Support achievement of sales, margin, and profitability goals.
Analyze department performance and assist in implementing action plans for improvement.

Leadership & Team Development

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

Merchandising & Product Presentation

Ensure attractive produce displays that highlight freshness and quality.
Maintain proper signage, pricing accuracy, and promotional execution.
Monitor seasonal opportunities and local market trends.
Support initiatives designed to increase customer engagement and sales.
Ensure displays meet company merchandising standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous produce, grocery, retail, or related department 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.

Physical Requirements

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, pallets, and produce displays safely.

Preferred Skills

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

Career Growth Opportunities

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 key role in department success by maintaining product quality, supporting associate development, driving sales, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional shopping experience for every customer.

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

Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values

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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