Perishable Department Lead | Fresh Produce & Dairy

Dollar General Corporation; Bangor (Northampton County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, meats, bakery, and other perishables. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, merchandising, pricing, and safety compliance while delivering strong customer service.

Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining stock levels, managing markdowns, and ensuring planograms are followed. A high school diploma and food handling certifications are preferred; prior retail supervision is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math including percentages.
• Ability to learn and operate cash register functions to generate reports.
• Knowledge of cash handling, facility and safety control policies and practices.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Good organization skills with attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal and oral & written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Willingness to obtain required certifications in food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in ensuring financial integrity through cash accountability and loss prevention.
• Follow company policies and SOPs and support store operations.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels using store tools and guides.
• Train associates in proper presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishables.
• Train staff in safe handling of food and proper stocking/rotation of perishable products.
• Record inventory levels and perishable markdowns, and analyze causes.
• Provide excellent customer service and address customer needs promptly.
• Ensure sanitation standards and supervise perishable departments per Cleaning Schedule.
• Support other operational areas as directed by the Store Manager.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Communication skills

Plan-o-gram reading

Safety/compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handling certifications (local/state)

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, meats, bakery, and other perishables. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, merchandising, pricing, and safety compliance while delivering strong customer service.

Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining stock levels, managing markdowns, and ensuring planograms are followed. A high school diploma and food handling certifications are preferred; prior retail supervision is a plus.