STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in LORAIN OH S07388

Dollar General•Lorain, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager oversees the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role assists the Store Manager with inventory management, merchandise presentation, customer service, workplace safety, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling regulations. The manager helps maintain appropriate perishable stock levels, trains associates in product presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking, rotation, produce grading and repackaging, and sanitation practices. The position also records markdowns and inventory, reviews causes of markdowns, and takes corrective action to help prevent recurrence. Other duties include supporting cash accountability and security procedures, responding to customer needs, and assisting with other store operations as directed by the Store Manager.

Requirements

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, and cash, facility, and safety control practices.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Understanding of safety policies and practices.
Ability to read and follow plan-o-grams and merchandise presentation guidance.
Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a retail environment.
Six months of supervisory experience.
Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager with financial integrity through 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 perishable stock levels based on store volume using the specified ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and recap tools.
Assist in training associates on presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking, and rotation standards for perishable products.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Train associates on produce grading and repackaging standards to minimize markdowns.
Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
Help ensure customer needs and requests are addressed efficiently and in a timely manner, and maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
Assist with sanitation compliance and train assigned associates in perishable-department cleaning schedules.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.