Meat Department Manager: Lead Fresh, Safe & Profitable Ops

Albertsons Companies; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and 401k benefits

Paid time off

Training and career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily meat operations with a focus on service, quality, and profitability. You will oversee production, merchandising, and customer interactions in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to manage inventories, schedules, and promotions while maintaining compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Meat department experience or leadership in a retail setting.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and labeling standards.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused environment and respond to inquiries.
• 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

Meat handling

Leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily meat operations with a focus on service, quality, and profitability. You will oversee production, merchandising, and customer interactions in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to manage inventories, schedules, and promotions while maintaining compliance with health regulations.