Dairy Manager

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dairy Manager for its new Livonia location. This role involves overseeing the dairy and frozen department, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maximizing sales and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have previous dairy management experience and the ability to lead a team effectively. With a focus on quality control and customer service, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company. Join a dynamic team where your leadership skills will shine and make a significant impact on the success of the department.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Accident insurance

Hospitalization insurance

Critical illness insurance

Cancer insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending

Qualifications

• Previous dairy management experience is required.
• Ability to work in cold temperatures for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all functions of the dairy and frozen department.
• Develop and implement plans for maximizing sales and profits.
• Ensure compliance with health and labor laws.

Skills

Dairy Management

Customer Service

Inventory Control

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Management Certification

Job description

Nino Salvaggio is currently looking for a Dairy Manager to work in our Livonia location projected to open Fall 2025. Training will be conducted in our other metro Detroit locations (Troy, Bloomfield Twp, Clinton Twp, St Clair Shores).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively direct and supervise all functions and activities of the dairy and frozen department in order to achieve the sales, gross profit, customer service, and labor goals established for the department.
• Develop and implement plans for maximizing sales, gross profits, and overall results in the department.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal health and labor laws, OSHA regulations and EEOC requirements ensuring that the work environment is safe and free from discrimination and harassment.
• Regularly check equipment, coolers, refrigeration equipment, freezers, etc. to ensure they are in proper working order (i.e. motors free of dust, temperatures in proper range, etc.).
• Become familiar with all products carried in the departments including being fully knowledgeable in the differences between the many varieties and types of dairy and frozen products.
• Order and maintain inventory control to ensure freshness, product quality (i.e. temperature), expiration date standards, and turnover.
• Follow approved procedures for ordering, receiving product, price marking, dating and restocking cases to ensure quality protection (i.e. temperature).
• Check and verify department merchandise received to ensure that all items listed on vendor invoices are delivered and meet quality standards.
• Review all new products with the General Manager and/or Director of Operations.
• Promptly and efficiently handle all customer and employee complaints.
• Interview, hire, train and evaluate a productive team through supervision, work delegation and appropriate rewards and discipline.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous dairy management experience, required.
• Must be able to work early mornings, nights and weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or GED, required.
• Food Management Certification, preferred.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for 8 or more hour periods.
• Must be able to regularly bend, lift and/or move 25 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally bend, lift and/or move 75 pounds (with assistance).
• Ability to work in cold temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to reach and move items above shoulder height.
• Ability to multitask, maintain a positive attitude, and problem solve.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability
• Accident insurance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending
• Education reimbursement
• 401K match
• Employee discount
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid LTD policy

If you are interested in this position, please follow the 2-step application process which includes a formal application after some initial questions.

EOE