Meat Department Lead: Operations, Quality & Service

Shaw’s and Star Market; Poultney (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring quality, safety, and outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment that serves a broad community.

You will oversee production, merchandising, scheduling, training, and compliance with food safety standards, while focusing on yield, inventory control, promotions, cost management, and helping teammates grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Meat handling, storage, rotation, and labeling standards.
• Food safety and temperature-control requirements.
• Store systems, ordering platforms, and department documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused environment and respond to inquiries.
• 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.
• Complete and maintain required documentation including logs, reports, and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring quality, safety, and outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment that serves a broad community.

You will oversee production, merchandising, scheduling, training, and compliance with food safety standards, while focusing on yield, inventory control, promotions, cost management, and helping teammates grow professionally.