Assistant Meat Manager

Weis Markets; Damascus (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to manage department inventories and enhance customer service. In this role, you will oversee inventory management, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and implement strategies to improve sales and profits. You will also be responsible for training associates and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. If you are passionate about delivering excellent service and have a knack for managing operations efficiently, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values performance and encourages growth in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and trained to operate equipment safely.
• Experience dealing with customers is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage department inventories and track sales reports.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Improve customer service and satisfaction continuously.

Skills

Customer Service

Equipment Operation

Inventory Management

Sales Reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

1. Manages department inventories by tracking sales reports, orders merchandise to meet customer demands and maximize profits. Orders inventory to minimize shortages and overstocks while ensuring that merchandise is fresh.

2. Schedules all associates, oversees and participates in ongoing training efforts to teach specialized skills, rewards and recognizes performance and delegates work assignments so as to utilize talents and abilities to meet profit goals.

3. Develops and implements localized merchandising plans individually or in cooperation with superiors to drive department sales and profits.

4. Prepares, maintains and tracks inventory records to calculate gross monthly profits according to company guidelines. Responsible to verify proper completion of product logs to comply with company policy.

5. Follows established department procedures for receiving and unloading incoming shipments, stocking cases to ensure quality and accuracy of products, signs and prices. Rewraps as needed.

6. Keeps department expenses under control by continuously improving operations, meeting labor goals and implementing strategies to reduce damages and shrink.

7. Maintains a safe and clean working environment to ensure compliance with company, state, federal and OSHA safety and sanitation regulations. Ensures that associates work safely and comply with local, state, and government weights, measures and labeling laws.

8. Cooperates with other departments and store manager to cross merchandise to drive store wide sales.

9. Greets and takes orders from customers. Focuses on continuously improving customer service and implements changes to increase satisfaction.

10. Maintains accurate department records on all important matters including associate performance and discipline, sales plans, etc.

11. Ensures smooth function of department and store by cooperating with co-workers and superiors. Responsible to continuously improve job performance.

12. Also performs duties of staff as required such as trimming and cutting.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Must be 18 years of age.

Knowledge and Skills
Must know how to properly and safely operate equipment in preparing meat and pork (must be 18 and trained in order to use equipment).

Experience dealing with customers helpful.

Physical Requirements
Hearing (listening)
Sight and peripheral vision
Lifting up to 100 lbs, carrying up to 60 lbs
Communication (verbal)
Standing and walking
Reaching, bending, and grasping