Position Summary

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing daily produce department operations to ensure the highest standards of freshness, quality, food safety, customer service, and associate performance. This role assists with production, merchandising, inventory control, and compliance while helping develop associates and achieve department and store performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily produce department operations including stocking, rotation, culling, and display maintenance
Ensure all produce meets company quality, freshness, and presentation standards
Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory management, and shrink control
Enforce proper handling, storage, and rotation of all produce items using FIFO practices
Support execution of planograms, promotional displays, seasonal sets, and merchandising standards
Monitor sales, labor, and department performance and assist with action plans as needed
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all produce areas
Address customer questions, product inquiries, and quality concerns promptly and professionally
Assume department leadership responsibilities in the Produce Manager’s absence

Associate Leadership & Development

Assist in supervising, training, and coaching produce associates
Reinforce expectations for food safety, productivity, quality, and customer service
Lead by example to promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment
Support onboarding and development of new associates

Operational & Compliance Focus

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and company policies
Complete required temperature checks, rotation logs, and department documentation accurately
Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment, tools, and backroom areas
Support shrink prevention through proper handling and merchandising execution

Qualifications

Previous produce, fresh food, or retail experience preferred
Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of produce handling, food safety standards, and inventory practices
Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to lead effectively in a fast‑paced fresh foods environment

Physical & Scheduling Requirements

Ability to lift and handle product within company weight guidelines
Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work in refrigerated areas for extended periods
Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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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Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay*, PTO/Vacation pay*, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

*For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

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