Meat Department Manager — Lead Quality, Service & Growth

Shaw’s and Star Market; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health & 401k

Vacation & holidays

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager in Maine to lead daily operations, ensure freshness and safety, and drive customer satisfaction. You will oversee production, merchandising, inventory, and staff scheduling in a fast‑paced retail meat department.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to standards, and collaboration with store teams to achieve sales and profitability goals while maintaining a safe, welcoming shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing meat department operations and leading teams.
• Commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Strong customer service and merchandising skills.

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

Meat dept ops

Staff leadership

Food safety

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager in Maine to lead daily operations, ensure freshness and safety, and drive customer satisfaction. You will oversee production, merchandising, inventory, and staff scheduling in a fast‑paced retail meat department.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to standards, and collaboration with store teams to achieve sales and profitability goals while maintaining a safe, welcoming shopping experience.