Assistant Produce Manager
Randalls, Lafayette, LA, United States
Locations 2863 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70506, US
Banner Albertsons
Union Status Non-Union
Job Description 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
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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.
Job Info
Job Identification 698712
Job Category Retail, Store Ops
Posting Date 04/15/2026, 08:48 PM
Locations 2863 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70506, US
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Job Description 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
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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.
Job Info
Job Identification 698712
Job Category Retail, Store Ops
Posting Date 04/15/2026, 08:48 PM
Locations 2863 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, LAFAYETTE, LA, 70506, US
#J-18808-Ljbffr