Dairy Lead

Giant Eagle • Chardon, OH

75d

About The Position

Dairy Leads provide leadership in the dairy department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering perishable and non-perishable products and supplies and implementing merchandising initiatives to stimulate the growth of the business while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits. The Dairy Lead also assists the Grocery Manager in supervising all Team Members in the dairy department. To thrive in this position, you should be a team player. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and have the ability to inspire those around you.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience required.
• Prior experience in grocery/dairy or related field desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent education desired.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising plans using guidelines and suggestions in order to meet the financial objectives of the department.
• Control department costs by monitoring and improving operations to increase profitability.
• Direct, oversee and evaluate training provided by a trainer to department employees in order to reduce turnover, promote efficiency and control labor costs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment to ensure health and OSHA requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain communication processes with other departments in order to develop marketing plans that help meet the financial objectives of the store.
• Analyze the Customer Satisfaction Index and Team Member Point of View Survey to identify areas needing improvement and develop processes and/or procedures to address the issues.
• Maintain accurate department records to ensure documentation of activities is available.
• Ensure that proper procedures are being followed so that the store meets out of stock percentage goals.
• Promote continuous development of employees and identify candidates for the Team Leader Development Program.
• Understand and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food safety, Team Member safety and customer safety.
• Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques.
• Conduct business, at all times, with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for our Company.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment that embraces diversity, inclusion and respect for Team Members, customers, vendors and the community.
• Manage inventories by tracking weekly reports and ordering raw materials and supplies to meet customer requirements and maximize profits.
• Prepare, maintain and track records concerning inventory and work processes to calculate gross monthly profit according to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees