Dairy Manager

United Supermarkets, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k) and more

Vacation & holidays

Career growth

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

United Supermarkets, LLC in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Department Manager to lead the Grocery Department and drive daily operations, merchandising, and team coaching for a full, fresh, and well‑organized shopping experience.

You will hire, train, and coach staff, manage schedules, oversee inventory, and ensure food safety compliance while collaborating with store leadership to meet financial goals and guest needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in grocery or dairy department.
• Ability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests as they enter the department.
• Hire, train and manage the performance of team members.
• Communicate information across the department.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere, morale, and customer service.
• Lead meetings and plan production and promotion goals.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and stock levels.
• Safeguard assets and enforce policies.
• Ensure food safety procedures are followed.
• Support division concepts and programs to meet financial goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Merchandising

Operational excellence

Guest engagement

Staff training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with strong team support and consistency on the sales floor. Bring your passion for teamwork, merchandising, and operational excellence to a role where you set the pace, support your associates, and ensure customers can rely on a full, fresh, and well‑organized Grocery Department every day.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with strong team support and consistency on the sales floor. Bring your passion for teamwork, merchandising, and operational excellence to a role where you set the pace, support your associates, and ensure customers can rely on a full, fresh, and well‑organized Grocery Department every day.

Key Responsibilities

• When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest
• Responsible for hiring, training and performance management of team members
• Responsible for communication of information distribution to entire department
• Responsible for maintaining positive atmosphere, spirit and morale within the department
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation
• Develop team members and future leaders utilizing available materials and systems
• Support and execute division concepts and programs
• Accountable for executing and meeting financial goals
• Responsible for identifying areas of opportunity throughout the store and within the department
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests
• Responsible for safeguarding, controlling and monitoring all department assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets
• Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same
• Oversee that department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly
• Direct meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals
• Verifies team member schedules against business needs
• Coach and discipline team members as necessary in accordance with policy and procedures with support from Talent Management
• Verify all books and manuals are kept updated
• Oversee inventory process and reporting
• Oversee that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to
• Approve all purchase orders and maintain adequate levels
• Maintain stock levels. Keep the shelves full of ad merchandise and items kept in back stock
• Ensure proper rotation procedures are being enforced
• Make sure all tags are properly placed and in good condition
• Demonstrate good conflict management skills
• Perform other duties assigned by upper management

Key Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in grocery or dairy department
• The Department Manager is required to work the scheduled work shift as needed to meet the needs of the store guests and team members
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision
• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting at a height of 5 feet, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs
• Ability to work within a freezer and / or fridge for an extended period of time
• Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word, Excel, Email).
• Ability to work at fast-paced, but efficient and controlled manner
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Ability to receive phone calls at home
• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Must attend meetings, including out-of-town, requiring overnight stays
• Must be able to transfer to another store within the area
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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