Dairy/Frozen Department Lead

Family Fare, LLC; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

SpartanNash's Dairy/Frozen Department in Van Wert, OH is seeking a full‑time lead to manage daily department operations and staff. You will oversee inventory, stocking, and program execution while ensuring product quality and freshness.

The role requires a high school diploma, 0–2 years retail experience, and strong communication skills; proficiency in MS Office is expected. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. Eligible for our Total Rewards benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Required) or GED.
• 0–2 years of retail experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and bookkeeping skills.
• Good organization, prioritization, decision‑making, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with hands‑on leadership style.
• Good strategic planning and business acumen.
• Knowledge of retail store operations and retail management systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Spanish language ability is highly desirable depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day department operations in the absence of the manager.
• Maintain inventory, stock, rotation, and freshness in the dairy/frozen area.
• Review orders for accuracy and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Support safety, training, scheduling, and department goals with the manager.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Retail operations

Communication skills

Bookkeeping

Organization

Decision making

Problem solving

Conflict management

Strategic planning

Business acumen

Microsoft Office

Spanish (desirable)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Dairy/Frozen Department LeadSkip to main contentWe use cookies to improve your experience. By using the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.# CareersDairy/Frozen Department Lead page is loaded## Dairy/Frozen Department LeadApplylocations: Van Wert, Ohiotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R87621As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!**Location:**1107 S Shannon St - Van Wert, Ohio 45891-2434**Position Summary:**This role is responsible to lead the day-to-day activities of the department operations in a retail store in the absence of the department manager or as directed, ensuring the associates are trained, the department is fully staffed, operating at company standards and meeting all company goals and key performance indicators.**Here’s what you’ll do:*** Be responsible to order and maintain inventory in your department, while utilizing inventory control procedures, including proper markdown procedure to minimize known loss and to ensure product freshness and quality.* Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, condition, and ensure all product is stored in appropriate areas.* Manage a team that completes all stocking, production, and additional tasks to ensure product quality, production planning, accuracy, and date sensitive rotation, as well as ensure all spoiled/damaged products are handled per established guidelines.* Maintain familiarity with all products carried in the department as well as throughout the store.* Know the ad items, special prices, coupon deals or other features, that apply to the store's sales and rewards programs.* Assure that the weekly and period Flight Plan are communicated and executed to company expectations and timeline.* Follow company policies and timelines using the required tools and software to manage scheduling, according to forecasted guidelines.* Support the department manager in implementing and maintaining work schedules, labor control, overtime control, and payroll expense for the department.* Implement Our Winning Recipe and model our core values and competencies.* Support the department manager in being responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.* Support the department manager in developing and monitoring department goals.* Support the department manager in developing and monitoring department forecasts, as required.* Attend and participate in daily huddles, manager meetings, as well as district and company level meetings via phone, online, or in person, as required.* Maintain a clean, attractive, and well stocked department, by using structure of the day guidelines, as well as executing “Prime Time” standards.* Assure that all food safety guidelines and requirements are always followed and maintained throughout the entire store. Take immediate corrective action if not followed.* Assure that all safety guidelines and requirements are always followed and maintained throughout the entire store. Take immediate corrective action if not followed.* Support the department manager in developing and implementing a plan that results in meeting company goals and key performance indicators.* Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines* Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations* Follow guest experience guidelines* May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need* Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed**Here’s what you’ll need:*** High School Diploma (Required) or Equivalent (GED).* 0-2 years of retail experience preferred.* Strong written and verbal communication, and bookkeeping skills.* Good organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving and conflict management skills.* Strong leadership abilities with capability to work in a hands-on environment.* Good strategic planning and business acumen skills.* Good knowledge of retail store operations; knowledge of retail management systems.* Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products preferred.* Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.* Depending on company location, ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.**Physical Requirements:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.