Dairy Manager

Queen's Price Chopper; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's Price Chopper in Bonner Springs, KS seeks a Dairy Manager to lead the dairy department daily operations, supervise staff, manage inventory, and uphold product quality while delivering outstanding customer service.

You will drive pricing strategies, merchandising, payroll processing, and safety compliance in a fast-paced retail environment, partnering with senior leadership to optimize sales and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or grocery operations, preferably dairy.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; bilingual/multilingual a plus.
• Proficiency with inventory systems and POS technology.
• Cash handling accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience in recruiting, interviewing, and training new employees.
• Familiarity with merchandising techniques and retail sales strategies.
• Basic math skills for budgeting, pricing, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train dairy department staff to foster a positive team environment.
• Manage inventory control and ensure freshness and stock levels.
• Oversee purchasing and pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
• Implement merchandising techniques to enhance product visibility and sales.
• Conduct employee orientation, training, and development programs.
• Handle payroll and bookkeeping tasks for the dairy department.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in all dairy operations.
• Provide excellent customer service and address inquiries promptly.
• Utilize retail math for pricing, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with upper management on sales strategies and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

POS systems

Cash handling

Communication

Time management

Recruiting & training

Merchandising

Bilingual

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Dairy Manager to oversee the daily operations of our dairy department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing staff, ensuring product quality, maintaining inventory levels, and delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires strong leadership skills and a passion for the dairy industry, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.

Duties

• Supervise and train dairy department staff, fostering a positive team environment.
• Manage inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels and freshness of products.
• Oversee purchasing and pricing strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining competitive pricing.
• Implement effective merchandising techniques to enhance product visibility and sales.
• Conduct employee orientation, training, and development programs to improve team performance.
• Handle payroll and bookkeeping tasks related to the dairy department.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all aspects of dairy operations.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Utilize retail math skills for accurate pricing, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with upper management on sales strategies and marketing initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in retail management or grocery store operations, preferably within the dairy sector.
• Strong leadership abilities with experience in team management and employee supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; bilingual or multilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and point-of-sale (POS) technology.
• Ability to perform cash handling duties accurately and efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills with effective time management capabilities.
• Experience in recruiting, interviewing, and training new employees is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with merchandising techniques and retail sales strategies.
• Basic math skills for budgeting, pricing, and financial analysis. If you are passionate about the dairy industry and possess the necessary skills to lead a dynamic team while ensuring customer satisfaction, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.