Perishables Dept Manager: Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Greeneville, TN seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and related areas under store management. You will oversee inventory, merchandising, and safe food handling to deliver customer satisfaction.

The candidate should have retail experience, some supervisory exposure, and the ability to train staff in perishable presentation, pricing, and sanitation standards while supporting store profitability.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math and percentages for inventory and pricing.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures and deposit control.
• Familiarity with perishable inventory management and merchandising practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in ensuring financial integrity through cash accountability and security practices.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume and planning tools.
• Train associates in proper presentation, freshness, and pricing standards for perishable areas.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.
• Ensure customers' needs are addressed in a timely manner.
• Assist in sanitation training and adherence to food handling standards.

Skills

Inventory management

Cash handling

Merchandising

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Plan-o-gram adherence

Training staff

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Dollar General in Greeneville, TN seeks a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and related areas under store management. You will oversee inventory, merchandising, and safe food handling to deliver customer satisfaction.

The candidate should have retail experience, some supervisory exposure, and the ability to train staff in perishable presentation, pricing, and sanitation standards while supporting store profitability.