County Market Meat Manager

Niemann Foods•Girard, IL

About The Position

The County Market Meat Manager leads the overall operations and success of the meat department. The role focuses on maximizing gross margins, meeting sales goals, controlling inventory and expenses, and delivering superior guest service. The manager oversees merchandising, inventory, quality assurance, compliance, department planning, equipment use, and the work of Meat Department Associates. The position works varied hours and days to oversee department operations. Requirements may vary by store location, and Niemann Foods Management may add to or change position requirements.

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; 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; certification is provided at store level.
Meat cutting skills.
Leadership, communication, problem-solving, prioritization, multitasking, adaptability, and attention-to-detail skills.
Friendly manner, passion for the product, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work varied hours and days to oversee department operations.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including regularly standing, walking, handling items, 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, adjusting focus, distinguishing colors, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Deliver superior guest service and ensure customer satisfaction.
Maintain appropriate merchandise stock levels, adjacencies, presentations, signage, and assortment; keep the selling floor 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, 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 walkthroughs, audits, and other practices.
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 weekly sales projections and budgeted labor goals.
Plan and execute merchandising to maintain a well-merchandised department and appropriate stock levels and best practices.
Oversee personnel responsibilities for all Meat Department Associates, including training, planning and assigning work, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Follow health code guidelines and store, department, and safety policies and procedures; serve as a safety role model.
Perform other duties as assigned.