Meat Department Manager: Lead, Quality & Growth

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Poultney (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Health and financial well-being (Med/D

401k and more

Vacation/time off

Career growth and training

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure product quality, and uphold food safety standards. You will drive service excellence and profitability through effective planning, merchandising, and team leadership.

In this role, you will manage production activities, oversee beef/pork/meat handling, and coordinate displays, promotions, and staff training in a fast-paced retail environment. Strong leadership and customer focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and expectation-setting
• Ability to lift, move, and handle product in cooler/freezer environments
• Strong organizational and planning abilities
• Ability to train and direct associates across department functions
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused environment and respond to 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
• Travel requirements: None
• Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company safety standards, food safety guidelines, grooming standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

Job description

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure product quality, and uphold food safety standards. You will drive service excellence and profitability through effective planning, merchandising, and team leadership.

In this role, you will manage production activities, oversee beef/pork/meat handling, and coordinate displays, promotions, and staff training in a fast-paced retail environment. Strong leadership and customer focus are essential.