Meat Department Manager - Lead Fresh, Service & Profit

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health benefits

401k and more

Associate discounts

Time off

Job summary

Albertsons Companies, Inc. in Portland, ME is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring service, quality, and profitability while upholding freshness, food safety, and merchandising standards.

You will drive inventory control, schedule, and staff performance in a fast-paced retail setting. The role calls for hands-on leadership, planning, and a strong focus on teamwork, training, and compliance with company safety guidelines to deliver excellent customer experiences

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
• Complete and maintain required documentation including logs, reports, and audits

Job description

Albertsons Companies, Inc. in Portland, ME is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring service, quality, and profitability while upholding freshness, food safety, and merchandising standards.

You will drive inventory control, schedule, and staff performance in a fast-paced retail setting. The role calls for hands-on leadership, planning, and a strong focus on teamwork, training, and compliance with company safety guidelines to deliver excellent customer experiences