Dairy Lead

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Dairy Lead to oversee their dairy department in Ohio. The role includes managing team members, ensuring product availability, and implementing merchandising initiatives to achieve profitability. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a passion for customer service.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in grocery/dairy or related field.
• Ability to inspire and support team members.
• Strong understanding of food safety and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising plans to meet financial objectives.
• Supervise and evaluate training programs to reduce turnover.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Dairy Leads provide leadership in the dairy department by directing and managing Team Members, ordering perishable and non-perishable products and supplies and implementing merchandising initiatives to stimulate the growth of the business while meeting customer requirements and maximizing profits. The Dairy Lead also assists the Grocery Manager in supervising all Team Members in the dairy department. To thrive in this position, you should be a team player. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and have the ability to inspire those around you. Experience Required: 3 to 5 years. Experience Desired: Prior experience in grocery/dairy or related field. Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent. Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds. Job Responsibilities: Develop and implement merchandising plans using guidelines and suggestions in order to meet the financial objectives of the department. Control department costs by monitoring and improving operations to increase profitability. Direct, oversee and evaluate training provided by a trainer to department employees in order to reduce turnover, promote efficiency and control labor costs. Maintain a safe and clean environment to ensure health and OSHA requirements are met. Develop and maintain communication processes with other departments in order to develop marketing plans that help meet the financial objectives of the store. Analyze the Customer Satisfaction Index and Team Member Point of View Survey to identify areas needing improvement and develop processes and/or procedures to address the issues. Maintain accurate department records to ensure documentation of activities is available. Ensure that proper procedures are being followed so that the store meets out of stock percentage goals. Promote continuous development of employees and identify candidates for the Team Leader Development Program. Understand and adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food safety, Team Member safety and customer safety. Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques. Conduct business, at all times, with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for our Company. Every interaction, whether with an internal or external customer, is to be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and with an understanding that the end result is to deliver service in an unparalleled manner. Actively participate in, and promote, an environment that embraces diversity, inclusion and respect for Team Members, customers, vendors and the community. Manage inventories by tracking weekly reports and ordering raw materials and supplies to meet customer requirements and maximize profits. Prepare, maintain and track records concerning inventory and work processes to calculate gross monthly profit according to company policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail Groceries

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