Perishable Operations Supervisor

Dollar General; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Dollar General in Aurora, IL seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, meats, bakery and frozen items, ensuring fresh stock, accurate pricing and strong customer service. You will assist with inventory control and safe operations while mentoring staff.

Responsibilities include training team members, maintaining planograms, preventing markdowns, and upholding sanitation standards across perishable areas to support store performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of retail experience; 6 months supervisory experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local/state food handling certifications, if applicable.
• Experience with cash handling and loss prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with inventory control and cash accountability.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels using store tools and planning guides.
• Train associates in proper stocking, freshness and pricing standards for perishable areas.
• Record perishables markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards and safety policies.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Customer service

Planogram compliance

Safety policies

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Retail experience

Supervisory experience (6 months)

Tools

POS system

Job description

Dollar General in Aurora, IL seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, dairy, meats, bakery and frozen items, ensuring fresh stock, accurate pricing and strong customer service. You will assist with inventory control and safe operations while mentoring staff.

Responsibilities include training team members, maintaining planograms, preventing markdowns, and upholding sanitation standards across perishable areas to support store performance.