County Market Meat Manager

Niemann Foods•Petersburg, IL

About The Position

The County Market Meat Manager leads the overall operations and success of the meat department. The role is responsible for maximizing gross margins, ensuring sales production, and controlling inventory and expenses. The manager oversees merchandise presentation and availability, quality assurance, inventory and asset controls, department planning, compliance, and the work of Meat Department Associates. The role also represents NFI within the store and community and may perform other duties as assigned. The position requires varied hours and days to oversee department operations. The manager directly supervises a varied number of department associates and carries out supervisory responsibilities under organizational policies and applicable laws. The stated pay range is $920 to $1,300 per week for Illinois locations, depending on industry experience. Starting pay is based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility. Benefits eligibility depends on full-time or part-time status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, six to twelve months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before 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; the certification is provided at store level.
Meat cutting skills.
Leadership, communication, problem-solving, prioritization, multitasking, adaptability, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a friendly manner.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, using hands, reaching, communicating, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; and occasionally sitting, climbing, balancing, overhead lifting, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Vision abilities include close-distance vision, focus adjustment, color distinction, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Deliver superior guest service and ensure customer satisfaction.
Maintain appropriate merchandise stock levels, adjacencies, presentations, signing, and assortment; ensure the selling floor is adequately stocked.
Review department and store trends and recommend or initiate changes to maximize goals and objectives.
Conduct quality assurance checks throughout the department.
Manage new items and oversee resets and planograms.
Manage company assets, including receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control, and department inventory.
Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures through management and staff meetings, store walk-throughs, 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.
Develop effective daily and weekly work plans based on sales projections and budgeted labor goals.
Plan and execute merchandising that results in a well-merchandised department.
Maintain stock levels and apply best practices throughout the Meat Department.
Manage personnel responsibilities for Meat Department Associates.
Follow health code guidelines and all store, department, and safety policies and procedures; serve as a safety role model.
Train associates; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline associates; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.