Dairy Department Leader: Drive Freshness & Team Excellence

Hy-Vee; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Dairy Department Manager to lead a high-traffic dairy section, ensuring freshness, stock levels, and customer satisfaction. You will guide a team, set standards, and drive sales through promotions and accurate inventory control.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced retail setting, with responsibilities spanning scheduling, performance management, and collaboration with store leadership to meet departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold department standards for service, cleanliness, and profitability.
• Lead and develop department staff; hire, train, and evaluate team members.
• Assist customers and help locate products, including heavy items when needed.
• Coordinate scheduling and daily work plans with store leadership.
• Oversee ordering, replenishment, pricing, and department bookkeeping.
• Analyze sales trends and assist with promotions and displays.
• Maintain proper temperatures, storage, and freshness; minimize shrink.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Retail operations

Problem solving

Math proficiency

Clear communication

Discretion with confidential info

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Dairy Department Manager to lead a high-traffic dairy section, ensuring freshness, stock levels, and customer satisfaction. You will guide a team, set standards, and drive sales through promotions and accurate inventory control.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced retail setting, with responsibilities spanning scheduling, performance management, and collaboration with store leadership to meet departmental goals.