STORE PERISHABLE MGR - DG MKT in JACKSON GA S12018

Dollar General•Jackson, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Store Perishable Manager manages the Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Food, Bread, and Thaw and Sell Bakery departments. The role is responsible for efficient inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation, quality customer service, a safe work environment, protection of company assets, and compliance with food-handling rules and regulations. The manager also provides support to other managers as requested. The position maintains appropriate perishable stock levels based on store volume using department-specific ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and recaps. It trains and supports assigned associates in product presentation, freshness, pricing, safe food handling, hourly recovery, stocking and rotation, produce grading and repackaging, and sanitation procedures. The manager helps ensure adequate scheduling coverage, follows up on work completion and performance, records and analyzes markdowns, takes corrective action to prevent recurring issues, and records inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to three years of retail clerk experience.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
Ability to perform cash register functions.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Understanding of safety policies and practices.
Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
Ability and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
Ability and willingness to obtain required food-handling certifications.
Attainment of required local and state food-handling certifications, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead experience.
Grocery store experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the Produce, Fresh Meat, Packaged Meats, Dairy, Frozen Food, Bread, and Thaw and Sell Bakery departments.
Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the applicable ads, planners, order guides, sales histories, and recaps.
Assist in training associates on presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable areas.
Assist in training associates in safe food handling in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Train assigned associates in the proper execution of hourly recovery standards and store standards.
Train assigned associates in proper stocking and rotation of perishable products.
Assist the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in ensuring adequate scheduling coverage.
Assess completion of work and follow up with associates regarding performance.
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.
Assist in ensuring sanitation compliance and train assigned associates using the Cleaning Schedule.
Ensure a safe working environment and protect company assets according to required procedures.
Provide support to other managers as requested.