Meat Manager

Piggly Wiggly, LLC; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead a vital department with a commercial mindset. You will own vendor relationships, curate product ranges, and drive profitability through smart pricing and promotions, while upholding high quality standards for the community.

This role covers strategic growth, budgeting, staff leadership, and ensuring safety and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat department or high-volume retail environment is highly recommended.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and safely operate butcher knives, power slicers, wrapping stations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth: plan department objectives to maximize consumer appeal and profitability.
• Financial & Performance Oversight: monitor budgets and performance data to hit goals.
• Team Leadership: recruit, train, and supervise staff; conduct reviews and mentor.
• Merchandising & Vendor Relations: manage vendor relationships and pricing/promotions.
• Operational Integrity: ensure efficiency and compliance with policies and safety standards.
• Expert Oversight: uphold food safety, quality, and cleanliness.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Leadership

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Meat Department Manager | Piggly Wiggly

The Role: Master the Market & Lead the Craft

As the Meat Manager, you are the strategic lead of one of our most vital departments. This is a role for a commercial-minded leader who understands both the art of butchery and the science of retail. You will take full ownership of the department's success-from establishing vendor relationships and curated product ranges to driving profitability through smart pricing and promotions. Your goal is to foster sustainable growth while maintaining the high standards of quality our neighbors expect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Growth: Apply high-level planning to determine department objectives, focusing on maximizing consumer appeal, sales, and long-term profitability.
• Financial & Performance Oversight: Coordinate budgets and review performance data (financial, sales, and activity reports) to measure productivity and hit aggressive goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead the recruitment, training, and daily supervision of your staff. You will set unit policies, conduct performance reviews, and mentor your team in excellence.
• Merchandising & Vendor Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to improve our product range. You'll oversee all department pricing and promotional strategies.
• Operational Integrity: Ensure the department operates with maximum efficiency while adhering to all company policies and safety standards.
• Expert Oversight: Maintain the highest standards of food safety, quality control, and department cleanliness.

What We're Looking For:

• Commercial Mindset: Extensive experience in understanding consumer needs, retail marketing, and sales principles.
• Leadership Mastery: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage direct reports with a focus on professional development.
• Technical & Physical Skill: Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and safely operate hazardous equipment (butcher knives, power slicers, heated wrapping stations, etc.) with precision.
• Experience: Previous management experience in a meat department or high-volume retail environment is highly recommended.

Why Lead at Piggly Wiggly?

• Stable Management Career: A full-time position with competitive, comparable pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes full health insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Growth & Flexibility: We offer flexible scheduling and clear career growth opportunities within our management pipeline.