Meat Department Leader: Operational Excellence

Shaw’s and Star Market; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Health and retirement benefits (401k)

Job summary

Shaw’s and Star Market is seeking a Meat Department Manager in South Portland, ME to lead daily Meat Department operations, ensuring product quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction. You will oversee production, merchandising, scheduling, and staff development in a fast-paced retail setting.

This role emphasizes food safety, efficiency, and profitability, with responsibilities spanning planning, training, and strategic execution to meet department goals and uphold company standards.

Qualifications

• Meat department leadership and service
• Ability to manage inventory and shrink
• Strong customer service and communication

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

Job description

Shaw’s and Star Market is seeking a Meat Department Manager in South Portland, ME to lead daily Meat Department operations, ensuring product quality, freshness, and customer satisfaction. You will oversee production, merchandising, scheduling, and staff development in a fast-paced retail setting.

This role emphasizes food safety, efficiency, and profitability, with responsibilities spanning planning, training, and strategic execution to meet department goals and uphold company standards.