Produce Assistant Manager

Job Description

Reports To: Produce Manager

Position Type: Hourly

Location: Retail Stores

Department: Produce

Date: February 2024

About the Intermountain Division

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each associate are both recognized and valued. Bring your energy and unique perspective to the Intermountain Division and you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally and personally. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed. You will work alongside talented colleagues, many of whom build long careers while progressing through multiple roles and making a difference in our communities.

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that includes: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ASSISTANT PRODUCE MANAGER

As an Assistant 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**

• Assists the Produce Manager in directing the operation of the Produce department, including supervising and training personnel. Maintains the quality condition of all Produce products, stocks, rotates and faces products, discards out of code and spoiled products and maintains backroom. Cleans and maintains shelves.

• Provide high-quality customer service in accordance with our Company’s customer service standards and policies and procedures.

• Train and supervise produce clerks to ensure optimum staffing patterns for the produce area.

• Will help the Produce Manager montior 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.

• 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.

• Constantly inspect floors for debris and water.

• Perform temperature checks twice daily.

• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy as defined within company policy.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:**

Seldom: 1-2 hours, Occasional: 3-4 hours, Frequent: 5-6 hours, Continuous: 7 hours (Based on an 8 hour work day.)

• Squat/Kneel: Seldom

• Bend/Stoop: Occasional

• Lift/Carry: Occasional/carry 5-50 lbs.

• Push/Pull: Occasional, push/pull 10-300 lbs. dollies/shopping carts *depending on amount of product on dolly/in shopping cart lbs. will increase

• Twist/Turn: Occasional

• Grip/Grasp: Frequent

• Reach: Frequent

• Stand/Walk: Continuous

ALBERTSONS SAFEWAY AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US

Albertsons Safeway has always been a people business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service each and every day.

We provide a variety of benefits including:

• Great pay

• Flexible schedule

• Training

• Opportunities for career development

• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees

• Leisure time activity discounts

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor environments with varying temperatures.

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

** The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.