Meat & Seafood Dept Lead — Local Sourcing & Service

Hannaford; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford is seeking a Meat Department Lead at our Middlebury, VT store to oversee daily operations in the meat department, coach staff, and maintain high standards of safety, sanitation and product presentation. You will use company tools for scheduling, ordering and reporting to optimize productivity and customer service.

The role requires strong leadership, teamwork, and excellent communication. Responsibilities include supervising meat cutters and clerks, ensuring training, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Good interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all company policies and established standard practices.
• In the absence of the department manager, manage the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Maintain a neat, well groomed personal appearance at all times and comply with company's personal appearance policy.
• Actively recognize associates who deliver great service and coach associates to expectations when necessary.
• Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems.
• Maintain solid communication in the department, with the store manager, and throughout the organization.
• Maintain merchandising techniques and layouts consistent with company standards.
• Maintain department compliance with pricing and coding policy.
• Work within our company's management planning (MPP) guidelines to maintain productivity.
• Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of meat department, including product preparation.
• Have total understanding of department's Standard Practice manual.
• Ensure the proper training of all meat associates.
• Ensure and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain the quality of department's appearance and presentation.
• Treat all associates with fairness, dignity, and respect. Provide recognition of accomplishments and offer feedback when necessary.
• Perform all special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Hannaford is seeking a Meat Department Lead at our Middlebury, VT store to oversee daily operations in the meat department, coach staff, and maintain high standards of safety, sanitation and product presentation. You will use company tools for scheduling, ordering and reporting to optimize productivity and customer service.

The role requires strong leadership, teamwork, and excellent communication. Responsibilities include supervising meat cutters and clerks, ensuring training, and maintaining