Assistant Produce Manager

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in overseeing all aspects of produce department operations including customer service merchandising inventory management food safety quality control and associate development. This position helps ensure the department consistently delivers fresh high-quality fruits and vegetables while maintaining exceptional presentation standards operational excellence and profitability. The Assistant Produce Manager serves as a key department leader and may assume responsibility for department operations in the Produce Managers absence.

• Deliver outstanding customer service by assisting customers with product selection meal ideas and produce-related questions.
• Promote fresh produce offerings through suggestive selling and product knowledge.
• Ensure department displays are attractive fully stocked properly signed and customer-ready.
• Address customer concerns and special requests promptly and professionally.
• Support sales growth through effective merchandising seasonal displays and promotional programs.

• Assist in coordinating daily produce department operations including receiving stocking culling rotation and merchandising.
• Ensure all products meet company standards for freshness quality and appearance.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to maintain strong in-stock conditions while minimizing shrink.
• Maintain clean organized and efficient work and sales areas.
• Support execution of company merchandising plans promotional events and seasonal programs.

• Assist with supervising coaching training and developing produce associates.
• Support onboarding and skill development for new team members.
• Provide ongoing feedback recognition and performance coaching.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork accountability and customer service.
• Lead by example through professionalism integrity and strong work habits.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety sanitation company and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor proper product rotation storage handling and freshness standards.
• Maintain department readiness for food safety operational and compliance audits.
• Ensure associates follow safe work practices and company procedures.
• Identify and address safety hazards promptly to maintain a safe environment for customers and associates.

• Assist with managing department sales labor inventory and expenses.
• Support shrink reduction efforts through proper ordering rotation culling and product handling practices.
• Monitor sales trends and product movement to maximize profitability and product availability.
• Help achieve department sales productivity and financial goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and department performance.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous produce grocery retail or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of fresh produce products merchandising practices and food safety standards preferred.
• Strong leadership communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings evenings weekends and holidays.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending reaching lifting carrying and twisting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and varying temperature conditions.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment in accordance with company standards.

A successful Assistant Produce Manager demonstrates strong leadership maintains exceptional freshness and quality standards develops and supports associates drives department sales and profitability minimizes shrink executes merchandising programs effectively and delivers an outstanding customer experience while contributing to the overall success of the store.