Perishable Dept Lead — Inventory, Merchandising & Safety

Dollar General; Stockbridge (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Stockbridge, MI is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to supervise produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and frozen items. You will help manage inventory, merchandising, pricing, and customer service while upholding safety and food handling rules.

Under Store Manager guidance, you will train associates, monitor stock levels, and ensure compliance with store policies. Prior retail or lead experience is preferred and local food-handling certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• 1 year of retail experience and at least 6 months supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in inventory management and merchandising.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels using store tools.
• Train associates on proper presentation, freshness, and pricing standards.
• Ensure safe handling and sanitation per company rules and regulations.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.

Skills

Reading documents

Cash handling

Cash register knowledge

Inventory management

Merchandising

Communication skills

Plan-o-gram compliance

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail experience (1 year) and supervisory experience (6 months)

Local/state food handling certifications

Job description

Dollar General in Stockbridge, MI is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to supervise produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and frozen items. You will help manage inventory, merchandising, pricing, and customer service while upholding safety and food handling rules.

Under Store Manager guidance, you will train associates, monitor stock levels, and ensure compliance with store policies. Prior retail or lead experience is preferred and local food-handling certifications may be required.