Perishable Manager - Munster

Strack & Van Til • Munster, IN

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About The Position

The Perishable Manger is a key member of the store leadership team, responsible
for overseeing the store’s Perishables Departments (including Produce, Meat,
Seafood, Deli/Sushi, Bakery, and Floral) and supporting the Store Director in
daily operations. This exempt-level position drives execution, supports
profitable operations, ensures outstanding customer service, and leads
department managers and staff to uphold Strack & Van Til’s standards of
excellence, safety, and compliance. The Perishable Manager actively promotes the
company’s mission, vision, and values through effective leadership and a
people-first approach

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; additional retail or leadership training preferred.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of grocery or retail leadership experience, with responsibility for supervising employees and managing inventory.
• Certified in food safety.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge of grocery operations, including dairy, frozen, GM, and HBC categories.
• Effective communicator with a customer-first mindset and commitment to high service standards.
• Proficient in basic reporting, scheduling, and inventory tools.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending, stocking, and prolonged standing.
• Work areas include refrigerated spaces and dry storage, subject to temperature changes.
• Fast-paced retail environment with standard exposure to store equipment and cleaning agents.

Responsibilities

• Assists all Perishable Managers in managing all aspects of department operations and acts as the department lead in their absence.
• Directly supervises the Floral, Produce, Bakery, Deli/Sushi, Meat, Seafood  teams, providing direction, training, and performance feedback.
• Helps plan and execute effective schedules and labor management strategies to optimize productivity and service.
• Maintains fully stocked and organized displays across assigned areas, ensuring merchandise is attractively presented and accurately priced.
• Ensures all team members deliver prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable service to enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Supports promotional setups, end caps, and seasonal transitions to drive traffic and sales.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining inventory levels, stock rotation, and shrink control processes across all departments.
• Partners with vendors, receiving, and department leads to ensure product availability, freshness, and accuracy.
• Reviews sales reports and performance data to identify trends and make actionable recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies, food safety standards, and health regulations within assigned areas.
• Trains team members on safe work habits, product handling, and proper sanitation procedures.
• Conducts regular walk-throughs and spot checks to uphold cleanliness, safety, and merchandising standards.
• Works closely with the perishable departments to implement department goals, special projects, and store-wide initiatives.
• Facilitates team meetings and cross-functional communication with other departments to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Provides input on hiring decisions and contributes to the professional development of reporting staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED