Meat Department Leader: Build a High-Performing Team

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. seeks a Meat Team Leader to oversee the Meat Department, ensuring safe handling, fresh product, and excellent guest service. You will coach and develop Team Members, manage scheduling, and drive department performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will lead by example, promote inclusion and diversity, maintain safety, and collaborate with merchandising to execute promotions while controlling shrink and labor costs.

Qualifications

• Retail work experience or store leadership recommendation.
• Meat cutting certification or license required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to train and develop team.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select and train Team Members.
• Direct the work of Team Members.
• Appraise Team Members' productivity and efficiency for promotions or changes.
• Handle Team Member issues including complaints.
• Discipline Team Members.
• Plan the work and distribute tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Meat Cutting

Meat Processing

Meat Science

Job description

Giant Eagle, Inc. seeks a Meat Team Leader to oversee the Meat Department, ensuring safe handling, fresh product, and excellent guest service. You will coach and develop Team Members, manage scheduling, and drive department performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will lead by example, promote inclusion and diversity, maintain safety, and collaborate with merchandising to execute promotions while controlling shrink and labor costs.