Produce Manager

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.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality customer service.
• Train, schedule, and supervise produce clerks.
• Achieve department financial goals and manage budget.
• Address and resolve customer complaints professionally.
• Execute weekly merchandising and marketing plans.
• Perform inventory, order supplies, and maintain stock levels.
• Forecast weekly sales and track purchases.
• Support corporate/division initiatives.
• Assist customers with product selection.
• Inspect code-dated items for freshness.
• Write department schedule based on forecasts.
• Follow country-of-origin labeling requirements.
• Remove outdated produce and maintain freshness.
• Provide product info, samples, and promote sales.
• Receive deliveries, build displays, rotate stock.
• Transport produce using equipment.
• Prepare produce for crisping.
• Maintain compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Manage price accuracy and signage.
• Clean display and backroom areas.
• Conduct temperature checks twice daily.
Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Soft skills :

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and eager to grow product knowledge.
• Ability to handle complaints calmly and professionally.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Competencies :

• Leadership and staff supervision.
• Merchandising and display execution.
• Inventory management and forecasting.
• Financial management.
• Customer issue resolution.
• Regulatory and safety compliance.
• Price accuracy and signage management.

Knowledge :

• Company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Produce handling, freshness standards, and rotation.
• Food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Country-of-origin labeling requirements.
• Workplace conduct and attendance standards.

Abilities :

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull product.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously.
• Ability to work varying schedules.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and gripping.