Assistant Produce Manager

Location: 10455 N CENTRAL EXPY, DALLAS, TX, 75231, US

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Union Status: Non-Union

Position Summary: The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing all aspects of the produce department, ensuring fresh, high-quality products, strong inventory control, and exceptional customer service. This role helps drive sales, maintain department standards, and develop a strong team while ensuring food safety and operational excellence.

• Assist in managing daily produce operations including ordering, receiving, trimming, and merchandising
• Ensure all products meet freshness, quality, and presentation standards
• Maintain proper rotation, culling, and shrink control practices
• Prepare and maintain displays that are full, visually appealing, and seasonally relevant
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and product labeling

• Provide outstanding customer service and product knowledge
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation tips, and special requests
• Resolve customer concerns efficiently and professionally
• Promote produce items through sampling, displays, and suggestive selling

• Assist in hiring, training, and coaching produce associates
• Provide feedback and reinforce performance expectations
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Support scheduling and labor management to meet department needs

• Support achievement of sales, gross margin, and shrink targets
• Execute merchandising plans, ads, and promotional displays
• Monitor inventory levels to reduce waste and maximize profitability
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and improve operational efficiency

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company policies
• Maintain proper handling, storage, and rotation of all produce items
• Follow all health and safety regulations
• Keep department clean, organized, and audit-ready

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous produce, grocery, or retail experience preferred
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of fresh produce handling and merchandising
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift
• Frequently lift up to 40 lbs; occasional heavier lifting with assistance
• Work in varying temperature conditions (sales floor, coolers)

• Customer Focus
• Product Freshness & Quality Standards
• Team Leadership
• Organization & Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving

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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