STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in COPPERAS COVE TX S30135

Dollar General • Copperas Cove, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the produce, fresh meat, packaged meats, dairy, frozen food, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery departments. The role supports efficient inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, safe working conditions, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations.

The position assists the Store Manager with financial integrity and store operations, including cash accountability, key control, security practices, cash-control procedures, employee compliance, and training. It maintains perishable stock levels, supports accurate inventory records, monitors markdowns, and works to prevent recurring losses. The manager also helps ensure sanitation standards and that customer needs are addressed promptly.

The role requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and handling merchandise and equipment. Lifting up to 40 pounds is frequent, with occasional lifting up to 55 pounds. The position regularly requires driving or providing personal transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores. The work environment is fast-paced with moderate noise; occasional exposure to outdoor weather and extreme cold in freezers may occur. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience preferred.
• Attain required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
• Ability to learn and perform cash-register functions and generate reports.
• Ability to review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.
• Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, deposit control, cash and facility security, and safety-control practices.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise-presentation guidance.
• Willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and handle merchandise and equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally climb using a ladder.
• Ability to regularly drive or provide personal transportation for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager with cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures and assist the Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
• Maintain appropriate perishable stock levels based on store volume using company ordering guides, planners, sales history, and related tools.
• Assist in training associates on stocking, presentation, freshness, pricing, and safe food-handling standards.
• Train associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
• Record perishable markdowns, analyze causes, and work with the Store Manager on corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Train associates in produce grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Help ensure customers' needs and requests are handled efficiently and in a timely manner; maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.
• Assist with sanitation compliance and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.
• Regularly drive or provide own transportation for bank deposits, meetings, and travel to other Dollar General stores.

What This Job Offers

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