Assistant Produce Manager at Albertsons Companies, Salem, MA
Assistant Produce Manager at Albertsons Companies in Salem, MA. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Produce Department Manager, where freshness, merchandising excellence, and customer service come together.
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about fresh food, quality, and people. As an Assistant Produce Department Manager, you will help oversee daily produce operations, ensure high standards for freshness and presentation, and drive sales through strong merchandising and inventory control. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your leadership directly impacts customer trust and department performance.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well‑being starts with fresh, high‑quality produce. Bring your passion for freshness, presentation, and team leadership to a role where you set quality standards, support your associates, and deliver vibrant, market‑fresh produce customers can see, feel, and trust every day.
Main responsibilities:
- Help oversee daily operations of the Produce Department with a focus on freshness, quality, and customer service
- Deliver knowledgeable, friendly service and ensure associates demonstrate strong product knowledge
- Assist with executing corporate merchandising programs, planograms, seasonal sets, and promotional displays
- Maintain full, fresh, clean, and visually appealing produce displays at all times
- Assist with managing product rotation, remove damaged or unsellable items, and maintain freshness standards
- Assist with ordering, receiving, inspection, and store product following food safety and rotation guidelines
- Help with managing shrink through inventory controls, root‑cause identification, and waste‑reduction strategies
- Assist with building and managing labor schedules aligned with business needs
- Assist with training, coaching, and developing produce associates while maintaining a positive team environment
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, safety, and company operational standards
- Perform Product Department duties as needed and assume responsibility for department operations in the absence of the Produce Manager
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Soft skills:
Strong customer‑service mindset with attention to freshness and detail
Effective leadership, communication, and coaching skills
Strong organization, prioritization, and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
Competencies:
Produce merchandising and freshness execution
Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
Labor planning, scheduling, and associate supervision
Food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution
Knowledge:
Produce handling, rotation, and freshness standards
Retail merchandising and promotional execution
Store systems and inventory tools
Abilities:
Ability to review sales, shrink, and inventory data to drive results
Ability to train and develop associates
Ability to lift, move, and stack product and work in coolers and refrigerated environments
Travel requirements: None
Other requirements: Flexible availability including weekends and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
Competitive wages paid weekly
Associate discounts
Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
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