Meat Department Manager: Lead Team, Ensure Quality

Tamura-Enterprises; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamura-Enterprises in Wahiawa, HI seeks a Meat Department Manager responsible for daily operations, staff development, inventory control, and profitability while performing hands-on meat cutting and ensuring food safety compliance.

The role demands leadership, team coordination, and strong customer service, with an emphasis on quality, sanitation, and regulatory standards. Full-time on-site position serving the community’s meat department needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of meat cutting experience; prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of meat cutting, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to operate equipment (band saws, grinders, knives) safely and efficiently.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math and computer skills (e.g., email, reports).
• Ability to work flexible, rotating shifts based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop team members; conduct performance evaluations and corrective action as needed.
• Manage department profitability through effective ordering, inventory control, labor management, and waste reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Cut, trim, debone, grind, and prepare meat, poultry, and seafood products to company standards.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness; ensure proper rotation and storage (FIFO).
• Oversee product merchandising, pricing accuracy, and display standards.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and vendors.
• Provide excellent customer service and support special orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Meat cutting knowledge

Food safety

Sanitation

Equipment operation

Math & computer skills

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Band saws

Grinders

Knives

Job description

Tamura-Enterprises in Wahiawa, HI seeks a Meat Department Manager responsible for daily operations, staff development, inventory control, and profitability while performing hands-on meat cutting and ensuring food safety compliance.

The role demands leadership, team coordination, and strong customer service, with an emphasis on quality, sanitation, and regulatory standards. Full-time on-site position serving the community’s meat department needs.