Perishable Department Leader

Food Lion; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to oversee hiring, training, and development of department staff while driving safety, quality, and service. The role focuses on achieving budgeted goals and delivering a positive shopping experience aligned with Food Lion values.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of store operations and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Good understanding of store operations preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• 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 the coaching of associates to achieve productivity expectation.
• 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.
• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge of department products to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations.
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents.
• Monitor shrink ensuring that inventory is accounted for; provide coaching for associates to recognize and prevent losses.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Skills

HS diploma

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Store operations

Multitasking

Technical requirements

Problem solving

Leadership

Age requirements

Physical requirements

Food safety certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Food Lion in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking a Perishable Department Manager to oversee hiring, training, and development of department staff while driving safety, quality, and service. The role focuses on achieving budgeted goals and delivering a positive shopping experience aligned with Food Lion values.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of store operations and food safety standards.