Meat Department Lead — Ops, Quality & Team Growth

Shaw’s and Star Market; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well‑being

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily Meat Department operations, uphold freshness, food safety, and merchandising standards, and drive department performance. You will plan, organize, and oversee production activities, coordinate staffing, and respond to customer inquiries in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires strong leadership, reliable attendance, and the ability to train associates while ensuring compliance with company policies and

Qualifications

• Experience managing meat department operations and merchandising.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and temperature control.
• Ability to train and supervise associates in a fast-paced retail setting.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations.
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities including preparation, packaging, stocking, and merchandising.
• Ensure displays are stocked, rotated, labeled, and maintained to company standards.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature, and regulatory requirements.
• Schedule, train, coach, and oversee associates to ensure coverage and performance expectations.
• Complete and maintain required documentation including logs, reports, and audits.

Skills

Clear communication

Team leadership

Organization

Decision making

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily Meat Department operations, uphold freshness, food safety, and merchandising standards, and drive department performance. You will plan, organize, and oversee production activities, coordinate staffing, and respond to customer inquiries in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires strong leadership, reliable attendance, and the ability to train associates while ensuring compliance with company policies and