Dairy Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Buckeye, AZ

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dairy Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market oversees one of the most visited departments, managing it as a "store within a store." This role requires a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience in a fast-paced and friendly environment, while helping customers make healthy choices. The Dairy Manager is responsible for managing all activities and functions of the Dairy Department to achieve and maximize sales and profits.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of 2 years' retail grocery experience
Have good communication skills; and the ability to give and take direction participating in a team environment
Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals
Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers
Be able to answer phones and take special orders
Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work area (including tables, floor, walls, cases, cooler, freezer, etc.)
Be able to operate and use knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed
Uses knowledge of scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products
Be able to stand for up to 3 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift
Vertically transferring tray up to 5 lbs., from 7” to 64” for up to 10 hours
Vertically/horizontally transferring items up to 40 lbs., from 5” to 36”, for a distance up to 36 feet for up to 10 hours without mechanical assistance
Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations
Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit

Responsibilities

Manage activities and functions of the Dairy Department to achieve and maximize sales and profits
Give direction to clerks in the department while overseeing the presentation and sanitation standards of the Dairy Department, on the sales floor and the backroom cooler
Process/stock products according to Sprouts dairy standards
Responsible for delivering outstanding customer service
Provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department
Control inventory to recommended stock levels by using proper ordering techniques to maximize sales and minimize stock loss
Responsible for the proper rotation of products to control freshness; removes out-of-code items
Responsible for price changes within the department
Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process
Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings
Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager
Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns
Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed
Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members
Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (Eligibility requirements may apply)
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision (Eligibility requirements may apply)
Health Savings Account with company match (Eligibility requirements may apply)
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (Eligibility requirements may apply)
Company paid short-term disability coverage (Eligibility requirements may apply)
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers (Eligibility requirements may apply)
Paid holidays (Eligibility requirements may apply)
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