Team Leader, Meat

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Meat Team Leader to manage the Meat Team and ensure smooth department operations. Lead with professionalism, coach team members, and promote diversity and inclusion to drive performance.

The role emphasizes training, safety, cost control, and delivering high-quality meat products while aligning with store goals and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Retail leadership experience or store leadership recommendation.
• Demonstrated product knowledge relevant to the Meat department.
• Strong coaching and people-development skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select and train Team Members.
• Direct the work of Team Members and monitor productivity.
• Appraise Team Members' performance for promotions or changes in status.
• Maintain safety and security of Team Members and store.
• Manage department budget and inventory; monitor shrink.
• Oversee training to reduce turnover and improve efficiency.
• Set aggressive sales and profit goals and communicate plans to the team.

Skills

Retail leadership

Meat knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Meat Cutting

Meat Processing

Meat Science

Job description

Job Summary

Our Meat Team Leader manages the entire Meat Team and keeps it running like a well‑oiled machine. Leaders are accountable for the operating performance of the department at all times. Be a Leader by representing the organization in a professional manner. Promote and develop individuals with mutual respect, inclusion, diversity and dignity. Coach Team Members on a regular basis with timely feedback — identify opportunities for development and coach for success.

Job Description

Experience Required: Retail work experience or Store Leader recommendation; Meat Cutting

Experience Desired: Retail leadership or supervisory experience; Successful performance as a Peer Trainer or other similar role; Successful performance as an in‑store champion (e. g., safety, service, wellness) or similar role; Demonstrated product knowledge relevant to department; Satisfactory performance and discipline record

Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent

Certification or Licensing Required: Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science

Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds

Travel Required: None

Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Your principal, main, major or most important duty includes one or some combination of the following tasks:
• 1. interview, select and train Team Members;
• 2. direct the work of Team Members;
• 3. appraise Team Members' productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status;
• 4. handle Team Member issues including, but not limited to complaints;
• 5. discipline Team Members;
• 6. plan the work;
• 7. distribute or assign the work among Team Members;
• 8. provide for the safety and security of Team Members or the store;
• 9. manage the budget for your department or location;
• 10. manage inventory for your department or location; or
• 11. monitor or implement compliance measures
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate training provided to department Team Members to reduce turnover, promote efficiency and control labor costs.
• Provide motivational leadership to an amazing team by focusing on respect and by setting an exemplary example.
• Identify strengths and opportunities of the team and think strategically when making moves and scheduling.
• Develop future leaders, identify Team Members who are poised to rise through the ranks and remember our people are our best asset!
• Nurture an environment of inclusion and diversity, giving each Team Member a voice.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work: for Team Members, for guests and for products.
• Inspire the team and our guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide the best product.
• Set and reach aggressive sales and profit goals by making suggestions when appropriate, while also managing shrink.
• Establish an ongoing communication plan with the team, ensuring that all Team Members are informed and prepared to put their best food forward!
• Communicate with the merchandising team to ensure that promotions are properly communicated to Team Members and guests.
• Make innovative plans and suggestions to improve our business.
• Review and analyze both stores financial, LOB reports, and historical reports to improve performance in sales, profits, shrink, labor controls, and reduction.
• Oversee period inventories for accuracy and monitor weekly fluctuations in inventory and shrink dollars.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.