Meat Manager

County Market (Niemann Foods)•Covington, IN

About The Position

The County Market Meat Manager leads the overall operations and success of the meat department. The role oversees sales production, gross margins, inventory, expenses, merchandising, quality assurance, compliance, and department staffing. The manager provides superior guest service and represents NFI within the store and community. The position supervises Meat Department Associates, including training, work planning and assignment, performance appraisal, and addressing complaints or problems. It requires operating the equipment needed to run the department and working varied hours and days to oversee its operations. Position requirements may vary by store location, and Niemann Foods Management may add to or change requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to groups of customers or Associates.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, and sales per associate hour.
Food Handler’s Certification as required by state law; certification is provided at store level.
Meat cutting skills.
Leadership, communication, prioritization, multitasking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate friendliness and passion for the product.

Responsibilities

Deliver superior guest service and ensure customer satisfaction.
Maintain appropriate merchandise stock levels, adjacencies, presentations, signage, and assortment; ensure the selling floor is adequately stocked.
Review department and store trends, and recommend or initiate changes to achieve goals and objectives.
Conduct quality assurance checks throughout the department.
Manage new items and handle resets and planograms.
Manage company assets, including receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control, and department inventory.
Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures through store management and staff meetings, walkthroughs, audits, and other activities; represent NFI within the store and community.
Evaluate and respond to performance issues.
Operate and use equipment necessary to run the department.
Work varied hours and days to oversee department operations.
Develop effective daily and weekly work plans based on sales projections and budgeted labor goals.
Plan and execute merchandising to maintain a well-merchandised department.
Maintain appropriate stock levels and best practices throughout the Meat Department.
Supervise Meat Department Associates, including training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining Associates, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Follow Health Code guidelines and store and department policies and procedures.
Follow safety policies and procedures and serve as a safety role model.
Perform other duties as assigned.