Assistant Produce Manager Jobs
Assistant Produce Manager jobs are open across grocery chains, supercenters, and specialty food retailers, covering roles in inventory and ordering, department operations, and team supervision, from entry-level to senior assistant manager. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Earth Fare Team Leaders
At Earth Fare, our Team Leaders are managers responsible for modeling Earth Fare’s Mission, Conviction, and Purpose while developing and managing a successful team within their department. Team Leader responsibilities include adhering to departmental standard operating procedures and meeting or exceeding financial goals, including gross profit, shrink, sales, labor, and department overhead. Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Assistant Produce Department Team Leader
Assistant Produce Team Leaders oversee the daily operations of the produce department in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring high standards of quality, customer service, and operational efficiency. They lead and motivate a team of produce clerks, manage inventory, and ensure the department meets both company and customer expectations. This role is crucial in maintaining the freshness and presentation of our produce offerings and driving sales performance.
Key Contributions:
Training & Development:
Communicate the Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals to Team Members.
Emphasize customer service, safety, and sanitation.
Interview, select, train, and support team members.
Act as a key holder to support overall store operations.
Production:
Supervise and participate in the production of in-house cut fruit/vegetable program.
Ensure proper handling of organic products.
Maintain knowledge of fruits, vegetables, herbs, roots, and packaged goods offered in the Produce Department.
Maintain high standards of quality control.
Manager on Duty: May work up to five MOD shifts per week, including opening and closing, based on store/business needs.
Operational Tasks:
Order and receive deliveries.
Schedule team members.
Review daily and weekly sales/movement reports, shrink reports, emails, and respond accordingly.
Conduct monthly department inventory.
Identify opportunities to reduce expenses.
Merchandising:
Develop and maintain an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines.
Department Conditions:
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department, including fixtures, storage, workstations, freezers, and coolers.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge of produce industry trends, allergies, and specialized dietary terms (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc.).
Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage/display of organic products.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn Falcon hand-held computer scanner.
Proven success managing shrink, sales, gross profit, and total overhead in a similar environment.
Minimum 2–3 years experience working with produce and natural/organic products.
Solid understanding of fruit and vegetable cut preparation, processing, and packaging procedures.
Minimum 1–2 years experience in a retail and/or customer service-oriented position.
Perishable experience and OSHA ServSafe Certification preferred.
Environmental Conditions & Physical Demands:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and squat.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads.
Work in a fast-paced environment focused on customer service.
Exposure to extreme cold and heat for short periods.
May travel periodically for meetings.
Must be able to stand for extended periods.
Earth Fare Team Leaders
At Earth Fare, our Team Leaders are managers responsible for modeling Earth Fare’s Mission, Conviction, and Purpose while developing and managing a successful team within their department. Team Leader responsibilities include adhering to departmental standard operating procedures and meeting or exceeding financial goals, including gross profit, shrink, sales, labor, and department overhead. Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Assistant Produce Department Team Leader
Assistant Produce Team Leaders oversee the daily operations of the produce department in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring high standards of quality, customer service, and operational efficiency. They lead and motivate a team of produce clerks, manage inventory, and ensure the department meets both company and customer expectations. This role is crucial in maintaining the freshness and presentation of our produce offerings and driving sales performance.
Key Contributions:
Training & Development:
Communicate the Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals to Team Members.
Emphasize customer service, safety, and sanitation.
Interview, select, train, and support team members.
Act as a key holder to support overall store operations.
Production:
Supervise and participate in the production of in-house cut fruit/vegetable program.
Ensure proper handling of organic products.
Maintain knowledge of fruits, vegetables, herbs, roots, and packaged goods offered in the Produce Department.
Maintain high standards of quality control.
Manager on Duty: May work up to five MOD shifts per week, including opening and closing, based on store/business needs.
Operational Tasks:
Order and receive deliveries.
Schedule team members.
Review daily and weekly sales/movement reports, shrink reports, emails, and respond accordingly.
Conduct monthly department inventory.
Identify opportunities to reduce expenses.
Merchandising:
Develop and maintain an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines.
Department Conditions:
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department, including fixtures, storage, workstations, freezers, and coolers.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge of produce industry trends, allergies, and specialized dietary terms (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc.).
Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage/display of organic products.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn Falcon hand-held computer scanner.
Proven success managing shrink, sales, gross profit, and total overhead in a similar environment.
Minimum 2–3 years experience working with produce and natural/organic products.
Solid understanding of fruit and vegetable cut preparation, processing, and packaging procedures.
Minimum 1–2 years experience in a retail and/or customer service-oriented position.
Perishable experience and OSHA ServSafe Certification preferred.
Environmental Conditions & Physical Demands:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and squat.
Ability to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loads.
Work in a fast-paced environment focused on customer service.
Exposure to extreme cold and heat for short periods.
May travel periodically for meetings.
Must be able to stand for extended periods.
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Who's Hiring
- Whole Foods Market15
- Hannaford6
- The GIANT Company4
- Giant Eagle3
- Hy-Vee3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant produce manager jobs.
- 1-3 years of produce or grocery retail experience in a supervisory or lead role
- Knowledge of produce rotation, shrink control, and department ordering systems
- Active food safety certification such as ServSafe or a state-equivalent credential
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods in refrigerated environments
- Proficiency with retail inventory or point-of-sale systems used in grocery operations
- High school diploma or GED required, with some employers preferring an associate degree
Tips for Your Assistant Produce Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to produce operations
Highlight shrink reduction, ordering accuracy, and planogram compliance on your resume. Hiring managers in grocery retail scan for these terms first, so use the exact language from the job listing to pass applicant tracking systems and reach a human reviewer.
Get your food safety certification current
Many produce manager postings require a current ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification. If yours is expired or you don't have one yet, complete the renewal before applying so you aren't screened out automatically during the initial review stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant produce manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show measurable results from past produce roles
Quantify your impact wherever you can. Describing how you reduced waste, improved in-stock rates, or trained new crew members gives hiring managers concrete evidence of your contribution rather than a list of duties you were assigned.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect questions about handling overstock, managing a wet rack during a heat advisory, or coaching a team member who is falling behind on rotation. Practice specific examples from your experience so your answers are concrete and show you can act under pressure.
Negotiate schedule and department scope early
Before accepting an offer, clarify which departments you will oversee, whether you are expected to cover bakery or floral, and how overtime is handled during produce resets. These details affect your day-to-day workload and are easier to discuss before you sign.
Assistant Produce Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant produce managers?
Whole Foods Market, Hannaford, and The GIANT Company are hiring the most assistant produce managers right now, with openings concentrated in Pennsylvania, Maine, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional grocery chains and large-format supercenters tend to post the highest volume of openings in this role.
How many assistant produce manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of assistant produce manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The small share of remote or hybrid positions tends to be in regional procurement support, produce buying, or vendor relations rather than floor-level department management.
How do you become an assistant produce manager?
Start by working as a produce clerk or department associate to build hands-on experience with rotation, ordering, and display standards. Earn a food safety certification, then express interest in lead or key-holder shifts to demonstrate supervisory readiness. Most employers promote from within once you show consistent performance and an ability to train others.
Can you get hired as an assistant produce manager with little experience?
Yes, some grocery retailers will hire candidates with general retail or food service experience if you can show familiarity with perishable handling and a willingness to learn their ordering systems. Earning a food safety certification before you apply and emphasizing any lead or training responsibilities from past roles helps offset a shorter produce-specific background.
What does the assistant produce manager interview process look like?
Most interviews start with a phone screen focused on your availability and retail background, followed by an in-person or video interview with a store manager or department director. Expect questions about how you handle shrink, motivate a team during a busy reset, and manage vendor check-ins. Some retailers include a brief walk of the produce floor to assess your product knowledge.
Where can I find and apply to assistant produce manager jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant produce manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and location.
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