Assistant Produce Manager
Albertsons Companies, Lafayette, LA, United States
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 preferredKnowledge 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
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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 preferredKnowledge 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
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