Assistant Produce Manager

The Assistant Produce Manager supports the Produce Manager in directing all aspects of Produce Department operations to achieve sales profitability customer service and operational objectives. This position assists in leading department teams maintaining high-quality fresh products ensuring food safety compliance and delivering an exceptional shopping experience for customers.

• Assist with the daily operation of the Produce Department.
• Ensure fresh fruits vegetables and related products are properly stocked rotated and merchandised.
• Maintain attractive abundant and well-organized displays that maximize sales and minimize shrink.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Ensure pricing signage and promotional displays are accurate and executed according to company standards.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization throughout the day.

• Provide outstanding customer service and create a welcoming shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection preparation suggestions and product information.
• Address customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote seasonal products department programs and sales events.
• Foster customer loyalty through exceptional service and product knowledge.

• Assist with hiring onboarding training and coaching department employees.
• Help schedule associates to meet business needs and productivity goals.
• Provide daily direction and support to team members.
• Promote teamwork accountability and a positive work environment.
• Reinforce company policies procedures and customer service standards.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety sanitation and workplace safety requirements.
• Monitor proper product handling storage rotation and disposal procedures.
• Conduct quality checks to maintain freshness and presentation standards.
• Assist with department audits inspections and corrective action plans.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are maintained in a safe condition.

• Assist in achieving sales gross profit labor and shrink objectives.
• Monitor product movement and recommend merchandising opportunities to drive sales.
• Support inventory accuracy and effective expense management.
• Help reduce waste through proper ordering rotation and inventory management practices.
• Assist in analyzing department performance and implementing improvement strategies.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous produce grocery or retail experience required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of produce merchandising inventory management shrink control and food safety practices.
• Strong customer service communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate employees in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to stand walk bend reach and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to work in refrigerated areas and varying temperature conditions.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks carts and other department equipment.

• Retail grocery Produce Department environment.
• Frequent exposure to refrigerated storage areas moisture and fresh food products.
• Flexible schedule including mornings evenings weekends and holidays as business needs require.

• Achievement of department sales and profitability goals.
• Strong customer satisfaction and service performance.
• Effective shrink control and inventory management.
• Product freshness quality and presentation standards.
• Food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Employee engagement training and retention.
• Consistent execution of merchandising and operational standards.