Meat Department Manager - Lead Quality, Growth & Team

Shaw’s and Star Market; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being (Med/D

401k and more!

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Rockland, ME is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily meat department operations, uphold freshness and safety standards, and drive sales and profitability. You will schedule, train, and coach associates; manage inventory, production, and merchandising; and ensure excellent customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to maintain regulatory compliance and high

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing a meat department or grocery clerical leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, train staff, and drive customer satisfaction.

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
• We also provide a variety of benefits including focus on health and financial well-being, vacation and holidays

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Inventory management

Food safety

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Rockland, ME is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily meat department operations, uphold freshness and safety standards, and drive sales and profitability. You will schedule, train, and coach associates; manage inventory, production, and merchandising; and ensure excellent customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a hands-on approach to maintain regulatory compliance and high