STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER - DGPP in DAYTONA BEACH FL S31428

Dollar General • Daytona Beach, FL

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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 food, 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 rules and regulations.

The position helps maintain appropriate perishable stock levels, train associates in product presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, stocking, rotation, produce grading and repackaging, and sanitation practices. It also records markdowns and inventory, identifies causes of markdowns and takes corrective action, and helps address customer needs. Other operational duties may be assigned 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, 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, oral, and written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planograms and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Willingness and ability 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 are preferred.
• 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 with financial integrity, cash accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
• Follow company policies and procedures and help ensure employee compliance.
• Maintain perishable stock levels based on store volume using ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and related ordering tools.
• Train assigned associates in presentation, freshness, pricing, and safe handling of perishable products.
• Train assigned associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
• Record perishable markdowns, analyze their causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Train assigned associates in 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; maintain daily contact with customers to understand their merchandise expectations and desires.
• Help ensure sanitation standards are met and train assigned perishable-department associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist with other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

What This Job Offers

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