Bakery Operations Specialist

Albertsons-Safeway's Northern California Division has an opening for a Bakery Operations Specialist. This role is based in Citrus Heights, CA and directly supports 22 retail stores' bakery operations in the Sacramento area (District 11), including retail stores in Sacramento, Solano, Yolo, San Joaquin, and Amador counties. The Operations Specialist monitors, enforces, and supports execution of the division merchandising plan for their department in assigned stores. Responsibilities Travels to assigned stores working with the Department Manager and staff to share merchandising plans for departments to meet sales, gross, and labor targets Works with and counsels department managers and Store Directors in all aspects of product merchandising and customer service Visits stores and evaluates on overall department presentation, cleanliness, and compliance to company policy and procedures Develops and maintains training programs that will ensure the availability of qualified associates to fill respective departments’ positions in the company Participates in departmental and divisional sales meetings Oversees departmental sales, labor, and gross profit reporting from assigned stores Implements new merchandising programs and strategies and makes sure department staff is properly trained Monitors competitor activities Assists in opening new and remodeled stores Provides merchandising input back to Division Sales Managers and Assistant Sales Manager Measurers: Store-level performance through department sales, gross profit, and labor percent Executes plans measured through store visits, reviewing results of plans, and observing store department conditions Determines success of training programs by reviewing and assessing evaluations Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus. Qualifications Education Level: Bachelor's degree in business or related field and/or previous experience in merchandising of assigned product area and retail sales experience preferred Skills and Experiences Must possess previous Department Manager and Store Director experience Possess good written and verbal communication skills and deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in-person and over the phone Possess a marketing orientation, good analytical and problem-solving abilities Possess math skills to complete straightforward analysis Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate others without directly supervising Provide work guidance to store associates in areas such as product knowledge, sales and marketing techniques, understanding of profit and loss and compliance with company policies Trains department managers on the basics of the business and managing their department Provides input to Store Director on Store Department Manager evaluation Travel Requirements: Position may require some travel (up to 75%), including occasional weekend travel Physical Environment Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday Store visits involve regular standing, walking, climbing stairs and movement in and around machinery and hazardous equipment, as well as backstage receiving and production areas Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties Workday is fast-paced and stressful Albertsons Companies' Northern California Division support office is located in Pleasanton, CA and supports the operations of 286 retail stores across northern California, northwestern Nevada, and Hawaii under the Safeway, Andronico’s, Vons, and Pak ‘n Save Foods banners. Why You’ll Love Working with Us At Albertsons Companies, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to thoughtful people practices is a cornerstone of our philosophy. We bring communities together through the joy of food and inspire well-being — and that starts with you. When you join our team, you bring your unique talents and make us stronger, better, and more connected. Here’s what we offer: Competitive pay with weekly payroll Exclusive associate discounts Comprehensive benefits for eligible associates, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more (eligibility details at myACI Benefits: Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and sick leave (eligibility details at myACI Benefits: Career growth and development supported by leaders who invest in your success Inclusive, collaborative work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Created: 2026-02-16