Assistant Meat Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee department operations, manage inventory, and enhance customer service. This role involves tracking sales, scheduling associates, and implementing merchandising plans to drive profits. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety regulations and work collaboratively with other departments to boost store-wide sales. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about customer satisfaction, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering a chance to make a significant impact in a bustling retail setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and trained to operate equipment safely.
• Experience with customer interactions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage department inventories and track sales to maximize profits.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Improve customer service and satisfaction continuously.

Skills

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Meat Preparation Equipment

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 is 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