Perishable Dept Lead - Grow with Grocery Ops

Dollar General; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Job summary

Dollar General in Saddle Brook, NJ is seeking a Store Perishables Supervisor to manage produce, dairy, meat, and bakery sections under the Store Manager. You will help with inventory, merchandising, and customer service while ensuring food safety and asset protection.

The role requires strong planning, stock control, and people skills to train associates, maintain perishable freshness, and follow company policies. This is a hands-on leadership position in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year retail experience and six months supervisory experience.
• Willingness to obtain food handling certifications.
• Read plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Willingness to comply with policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with cash accountability and security practices.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels using current ads, planners, order guides.
• Train associates in presentation, freshness, pricing, safe handling, stocking, rotation, grading, repackaging, markdown recording.
• Record inventory levels, analyze markdown causes, take corrective actions.
• Assist customers to address needs efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards.
• Assist in operational areas as directed.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory mgmt

Customer service

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Saddle Brook, NJ is seeking a Store Perishables Supervisor to manage produce, dairy, meat, and bakery sections under the Store Manager. You will help with inventory, merchandising, and customer service while ensuring food safety and asset protection.

The role requires strong planning, stock control, and people skills to train associates, maintain perishable freshness, and follow company policies. This is a hands-on leadership position in a fast-paced retail environment.