Meat Department Manager: Lead Quality, Service & Growth

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being (401k,

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Career growth and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure food safety, and deliver top customer service in a fast-paced retail setting. You will oversee production, merchandising, scheduling, and staff training to meet service, quality, and financial goals.

As a department head, you will implement promotional programs, manage inventory and costs, and maintain compliant standards across the meat area. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Meat handling, storage, rotation, and labeling standards.
• Food safety and temperature-control requirements.
• Store systems, ordering platforms, and department documentation.
• Ability to review sales, labor, inventory, and production data.
• Ability to train and direct associates across department functions.
• Ability to operate department tools and equipment following company guidelines.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle product and work in cooler and freezer environments.

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

Leadership

Customer-focused

Communication

Team management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Albertsons Companies, Inc. is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure food safety, and deliver top customer service in a fast-paced retail setting. You will oversee production, merchandising, scheduling, and staff training to meet service, quality, and financial goals.

As a department head, you will implement promotional programs, manage inventory and costs, and maintain compliant standards across the meat area. Strong leadership and communication are essential.