Perishable Department Lead — Fresh Ops & People Leadership

Food Lion; Millington (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Millington, MD is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to lead training, scheduling and performance management for store operations. The role focuses on delivering friendly customer service, controlling costs and achieving budgeted results.

You will supervise department staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and use company tools to manage inventory and performance. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment; Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Perishable Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates
• Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provides ongoing performance management, training and conducts timely formal performance appraisals for direct reports
• Daily management of labor and coaching of associates to achieve productivity expectations
• Providing leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy
• Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results
• Smile and maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, easy, flexible and friendly customer service while creating a positive shopping experience for customers
• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge of department products to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations
• Control store expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
• Understand and use company tools such as financial reports, ACIS, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems
• Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, food safety and department sanitation are consistently maintained
• Ensure Perishable Department schedules are written to provide extraordinary customer service at all times
• Has a complete understanding of scheduling, sales, projections, wage percent, interviewing, hiring, training, company information, and all other items deemed necessary to manage the Perishable Department
• Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
• Record and report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures
• Monitor shrink ensuring that inventory is accounted for; provide coaching for associates to recognize and prevent losses
• Ensure that all advertising and sales promotion materials and signage applicable to the Perishable Department are properly utilized
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices
• Maintain security standards
• Successfully complete CBT, Training Packet and Training Aid courses
• Provide recognition of accomplishments and offers constructive counseling when necessary as it relates to achieving customer satisfaction and service while building store sales
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership

Physical stamina

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Food Lion in Millington, MD is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to lead training, scheduling and performance management for store operations. The role focuses on delivering friendly customer service, controlling costs and achieving budgeted results.

You will supervise department staff, ensure safety and sanitation, and use company tools to manage inventory and performance. Strong leadership and communication are essential.