Meat Department Manager: Lead Operations & Quality

Safeway; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health & financial well-being benefits

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead the daily Meat Department operations, ensuring service quality, product freshness, and regulatory compliance. You will manage staffing, production planning, merchandising, and customer engagement in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and adherence to safety standards, with a focus on profitability through efficient inventory, displays, and promotions.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and expectation-setting.
• Strong organization and follow-through.
• Ability to lead teams in a structured, time-sensitive environment.

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

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership

Organization

Decision-making

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead the daily Meat Department operations, ensuring service quality, product freshness, and regulatory compliance. You will manage staffing, production planning, merchandising, and customer engagement in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and adherence to safety standards, with a focus on profitability through efficient inventory, displays, and promotions.