Assistant Produce Manager at Albertsons Companies

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Produce management, Inventory control, Customer service, Team leadership, Staff training, Merchandising, Food safety compliance, Shrink control, Retail math, Report interpretation, Problem-solving, Communication, Organizational skills, Computer proficiency, Product rotation, Quality assurance

Industry

Retail

Description

Position Purpose Assist the Produce Manager in directing and controlling all produce department operations to achieve sales, profit, shrink, labor, and customer service objectives while ensuring adherence to company standards, food safety requirements, and operating procedures. Key Accountabilities * Assist in managing daily produce department operations to meet division and store performance goals. * Support total store and department customer service initiatives, ensuring high standards at all times. * Assist with ordering, inventory control, product rotation, and maintaining proper in‑stock conditions. * Ensure freshness, quality, and appearance standards are consistently met. * Execute merchandising plans, displays, signage, pricing, and promotional programs. * Monitor and control shrink through proper handling, culling, rotation, and inventory practices. * Support labor planning, scheduling, and productivity monitoring to meet budgeted goals. * Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operating standards. * Supervise and direct produce department associates; assign work and adjust priorities as needed. * Train, coach, and develop associates; provide ongoing feedback and support. * Provide input on associate performance, hiring decisions, and corrective action as appropriate. * Review department reports related to sales, shrink, inventory, and labor and take action within established guidelines. * Maintain proper receiving, storage, handling, and backroom organization of produce items. * Communicate effectively with store management, department leaders, and vendors. * Act as Manager‑on‑Duty when assigned and provide leadership coverage as needed. Scope Data * Produce department sales * Gross profit contribution * Shrink results * Labor performance Knowledge and Experience Education Level: * High school diploma or equivalent Experience Level: * Prior produce department or grocery retail experience required * Supervisory or lead experience preferred Skills and Abilities: * Strong customer service and communication skills * Knowledge of produce handling, freshness standards, and food safety practices * Ability to supervise, train, and motivate associates * Basic retail math and report interpretation skills * Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities * Computer proficiency appropriate to department systems Physical Environment * Work is performed in a retail produce environment. * Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting. * Exposure to refrigerated areas and varying temperatures throughout the workday. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or requirements. Information regarding work performance and conduct may be shared with the hiring manager as part of the internal posting or interview process. Associates with concerns should contact their Human Resources representative. 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. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4). 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.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Produce Manager directs daily department operations to meet sales, profit, and customer service goals while ensuring high standards of freshness and quality. They are responsible for supervising and developing associates, managing inventory, and maintaining compliance with food safety and company operating procedures.