Perishable Dept. Leader — Grow Your Team

Food Lion; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Pittsboro, NC is seeking a Store Perishable Department Manager to oversee the Perishable Department, lead department associates, and drive key metrics. You will hire, train, and coach staff, manage labor, and ensure safety, product quality and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, proactive communication with the store team, and commitment to Food Lion’s values and standards. On-site work in a standard retail setting.

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 coaching of associates to achieve productivity.
• Provide 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 emphasis on fast, easy, flexible and friendly customer service while creating a positive shopping experience.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Safety Certification

Tools

ACIS

CBT platforms

Job description

Food Lion in Pittsboro, NC is seeking a Store Perishable Department Manager to oversee the Perishable Department, lead department associates, and drive key metrics. You will hire, train, and coach staff, manage labor, and ensure safety, product quality and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, proactive communication with the store team, and commitment to Food Lion’s values and standards. On-site work in a standard retail setting.