Meat Department Leadership Trainee

Hannaford; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Maine offers a Management Trainee program designed to prepare future managers for meat department leadership. Trainees will learn to observe policies, assist in department operations, and coach staff while maintaining standards in merchandising, safety, and customer service.

As part of the program, trainees gain hands-on experience with scheduling, productivity, and inventory controls, ensuring accurate records and smooth department performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Effective communication and customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all company policies and standard practices.
• In the absence of the department manager, manage department operations per standards.
• Maintain neat personal appearance per policy.
• Coach associates to meet service expectations.
• Understand and use company tools such as financial reports, scheduling, and business systems.
• Maintain communication across the department and organization.
• Maintain merchandising techniques and layouts per standards.
• Ensure department compliance with pricing and coding policies.
• Support safety standards and report needed repairs.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Age requirement

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Maine offers a Management Trainee program designed to prepare future managers for meat department leadership. Trainees will learn to observe policies, assist in department operations, and coach staff while maintaining standards in merchandising, safety, and customer service.

As part of the program, trainees gain hands-on experience with scheduling, productivity, and inventory controls, ensuring accurate records and smooth department performance.