Meat Department Manager: Lead Quality, Service & Profit

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being (Med/D

401k and more

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Job summary

Albertsons Companies, Inc. in Brunswick, Maine, seeks a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure freshness, safety, and customer satisfaction, and drive sales and profitability.

This role requires strong leadership, planning, and team development in a fast-paced retail environment, with responsibilities spanning production scheduling, merchandising, inventory, and compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Meat Department operations to meet service and profit goals.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and product quality.
• Ability to plan, train, and lead associates in a fast-paced retail setting.

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 leadership

Merchandising execution

Inventory management

Labor planning

Food safety

Education

N/A

Job description

Albertsons Companies, Inc. in Brunswick, Maine, seeks a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure freshness, safety, and customer satisfaction, and drive sales and profitability.

This role requires strong leadership, planning, and team development in a fast-paced retail environment, with responsibilities spanning production scheduling, merchandising, inventory, and compliance with company standards.