Perishables Department Leader — Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Windfall City (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Perishable Department Supervisor to help manage produce, meat, dairy, and bakery areas. You will assist in inventory management, merchandising, and customer service while ensuring food safety and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes training associates, maintaining stock levels, and protecting company assets. A high school diploma and some supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedures manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math and percentages for inventory and pricing.
• Experience with cash register functions and report generation.
• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Willingness to obtain required food handling certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in maintaining perishable stock levels to meet store volume.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and complete required reporting.
• Train associates in proper presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishables.
• Ensure customer needs and requests are addressed promptly.
• Uphold sanitation standards and train staff on safety practices.
• Handle perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.

Skills

Inventory management

Cash handling

Customer service

Leadership

Plan-O-grams

Merchandising

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Perishable Department Supervisor to help manage produce, meat, dairy, and bakery areas. You will assist in inventory management, merchandising, and customer service while ensuring food safety and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes training associates, maintaining stock levels, and protecting company assets. A high school diploma and some supervisory experience are preferred.