Meat Department Lead & Operations Coach

Socket.dev; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health and retirement benefits

Time off

Training and development

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will manage production, inventory, and merchandising, coach associates, and implement promotional programs while upholding company standards and labor efficiency. This role demands strong leadership, planning, and communication skills to drive department performance.

Qualifications

• Soft skills: clear communication and expectation‑setting.
• Decision making: objective and consistent.
• Strong organization and follow‑through.
• Ability to lead teams in a structured, time‑sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations.
• Maintain a professional, customer‑focused environment and respond to customer inquiries and special orders.
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities including preparation, packaging, stocking, and merchandising.
• Ensure displays are stocked, rotated, labeled, and maintained to company standards.
• Implement promotional and seasonal programs as scheduled.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature, and regulatory requirements.
• Review production results and adjust activities to support yield and profitability goals.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, reclamation, and departmental expenses.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas including preparation rooms, coolers, freezers, display cases, and equipment.
• Schedule, train, coach, and oversee associates to ensure coverage and performance expectations.

Skills

Clear communication

Decision making

Organization

Team leadership

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will manage production, inventory, and merchandising, coach associates, and implement promotional programs while upholding company standards and labor efficiency. This role demands strong leadership, planning, and communication skills to drive department performance.