Meat Department Leader — Quality, Service & Ops

Shaw’s and Star Market; Poultney (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Associate discounts

Benefits package (health, retirement)

Time off

Training & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations in the Vermont location. You will drive service, quality, and profitability while upholding food safety and merchandising standards.

The role requires effective planning, team leadership, and strong customer focus to ensure a premier shopping experience. Lead a team of associates, coordinate production and merchandising activities, manage inventory and promotions, and maintain compliance with safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience leading meat department operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage inventory, scheduling and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations.
• 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.
• Complete and maintain required documentation including logs, reports, and audits.

Skills

Clear communication

Consistent decision-making

Organization

Team leadership

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations in the Vermont location. You will drive service, quality, and profitability while upholding food safety and merchandising standards.

The role requires effective planning, team leadership, and strong customer focus to ensure a premier shopping experience. Lead a team of associates, coordinate production and merchandising activities, manage inventory and promotions, and maintain compliance with safety guidelines.