STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in AUGUSTA IL S25966

Dollar General•Augusta, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Store Manager, the Store Perishable Manager manages the perishable departments, including produce, fresh and packaged meats, dairy, frozen foods, bread, and thaw-and-sell bakery products. The role supports efficient inventory management, attractive and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, safe working conditions, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling requirements. The manager helps train associates, maintain appropriate perishable stock levels, record and address markdowns, track inventory, uphold sanitation standards, and respond to customer needs. The position also assists with store financial controls and other operational areas 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 to generate reports.
Ability to review operating statements and identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, shrink, and errors.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit-control procedures.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and 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.
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.
One year of retail experience and six months of supervisory experience are preferred.
Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience is preferred.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 in maintaining the store’s 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 appropriate perishable stock levels based on store volume using ordering guides, sales histories, planners, and other listed tools.
Train assigned associates in merchandise presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable areas.
Train associates in proper and safe food handling in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Train associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
Record perishable markdowns, analyze causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Train associates in produce grading and re-packaging 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.
Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and preferences.
Help ensure compliance with sanitation standards and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.