Dairy & Frozen Assistant Department Manager

Stauffers of Kissel Hill•Lititz, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dairy & Frozen Assistant Department Manager is a full-time position at the Lititz Pike Fresh Foods location, paying $20.50 an hour. The role requires flexible availability for day, evening, and weekend shifts. The assistant manager works as a hands-on manager to support smooth department operations and is ready to assume the Department Manager’s responsibilities when necessary. Stauffers of Kissel Hill provides on-the-job training and leadership classes, and promotes team members from within the company.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Regular exposure to cold temperatures while working in or around coolers.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Flexible day, evening, and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

Assume the Department Manager’s job responsibilities when necessary.
Coordinate vendor invoices, SKH invoices, and inter-company transfers daily to ensure timely billing.
Perform the tasks necessary to ensure smooth operation of the division as a working manager.
Maintain and operate departmental equipment.
Develop merchandising game plans and plan-o-grams with the Buying team.
Train team members in store policies, department procedures, product knowledge, and job duties so they work productively and safely.
Assign duties to team members and schedule breaks, work hours, and vacations based on business needs and upcoming store events.
Understand retail label systems and communicate with Scan, General Management, and/or Buying teams to ensure correct pricing.
Supervise and perform departmental inventories to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
Communicate with Buying and GM teams about merchandising, new product implementation, and appropriate pricing, and promptly follow directions.
Maintain knowledge of current inventories and ordering systems to help order supplies and merchandise from approved vendors.