Meat Dept Manager

Albertsons Companies; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead guest relations and ensure Ultimate Service across the Market Department. You will drive safe, profitable operations, supervise a team, and ensure policies are followed to meet store goals.

The position requires excellent leadership, strong communication, and exception customer service skills; you will manage inventory, training, and scheduling while maintaining food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Market Assistant Manager or equivalent.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring, training and performance management of team members.
• Communicate information distribution to the entire department.
• Maintain positive atmosphere, morale and teamwork within the department.
• Demonstrate leadership by managing time and delegation; develop team members and future leaders.
• Support and execute division concepts and programs; meet financial goals.
• Oversee inventory processes and ensure Food Safety Procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

The Meat Department Manager is first and foremost responsible for guest relations and satisfaction by building a reputation for Ultimate Service. He/She is responsible for leading the efficient, effective, safe, legal and profitable operations of the Market Department. He/She coordinates human relations for the Market Department and ensures execution of all company and department policies and procedures on a timely basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility Responsible for hiring, training and performance management of team members
• Responsible for communication of information distribution to entire department
• Responsible for maintaining a positive atmosphere, spirit and morale within the department
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation
• Develop team members and future leaders utilizing available materials and systems
• Support and execute division concepts and programs
• Accountable for executing and meeting financial goals
• Responsible for identifying areas of opportunity throughout the store and within the department
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests
• Responsible for safeguarding, controlling and monitoring all department assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets
• Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same
• Oversee that department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly
• Direct meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals
• Verifies team member schedules against business needs
• Coach and discipline team members as necessary in accordance with policy and procedures with support from Talent Management
• Verify all books and manuals are kept updated
• Oversee inventory process and reporting
• Oversee that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to
• Approve all purchase orders and maintain adequate levels
• Demonstrate good conflict management skills
• Perform other duties assigned by upper management

Key Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience as a Market Assistant Manager
• The Market Manager is required to work the scheduled work shift as needed to meet the needs of the store guests and team members
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision
• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work within a freezer for up to 15 minutes
• Ability to work for periods of up to 8-10 hours in 50 degree temperatures. (controlled atmosphere for sanitation purposes)
• Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word, Excel, Email).
• Ability to work in fast-paced, but efficient and controlled manner
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Ability to receive phone calls at home
• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Must attend meetings, including out-of-town, requiring overnight stays
• Must be able to transfer to another store within the area
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude

This job description is intended to provide a high-level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operation.