Perishables Department Lead: Fresh Produce & Dairy

Dollar General; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a Perishable Department Lead to oversee the Produce, Meat, Dairy, Bakery and related stock. Under the Store Manager, you will manage inventory, merchandising, pricing and customer service for perishable departments, ensuring freshness and safety in alignment with company procedures.

You will train associates, monitor stock levels, and support store operations while protecting assets and maintaining a clean, safe shopping environment for customers and staff.

Qualifications

• Strong cash handling and deposit control knowledge.
• Experience in inventory management and merchandising in perishable areas.
• Ability to train staff and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Familiarity with plan-o-gram and pricing guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in maintaining perishable stock levels.
• Lead department operations, including produce, meats, dairy, bakery and frozen items.
• Train associates in proper stocking, freshness, and merchandising standards.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Plan-o-gram

Merchandising

Customer service

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General seeks a Perishable Department Lead to oversee the Produce, Meat, Dairy, Bakery and related stock. Under the Store Manager, you will manage inventory, merchandising, pricing and customer service for perishable departments, ensuring freshness and safety in alignment with company procedures.

You will train associates, monitor stock levels, and support store operations while protecting assets and maintaining a clean, safe shopping environment for customers and staff.