Dairy Lead - Bid

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. seeks a Dairy Lead to steer the dairy department, directing Team Members, ordering perishables and non-perishables, and implementing merchandising initiatives to grow 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. The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, training, safety, and collaboration with other departments to drive store performance and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in grocery/dairy or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising plans to meet the department's financial objectives.
• Control department costs by monitoring and improving operations to increase profitability.
• Direct, oversee and evaluate training to reduce turnover and manage labor costs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment to meet health and OSHA requirements.
• Develop communications with other departments to support marketing plans.
• Analyze customer satisfaction and surveys to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate department records of activities.
• Ensure procedures meet out-of-stock targets.
• Promote employee development and prepare candidates for leadership.
• Adhere to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Support safety culture including food, team member and customer safety.
• Demonstrate effective suggestive selling techniques.
• Deliver service with integrity and focus on customer experience.
• Participate in diversity and inclusion efforts within the team.
• Manage inventories by tracking weekly reports and ordering supplies to meet customer needs.
• Prepare and track records concerning inventory and processes to calculate gross monthly profit.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

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.