Meat Manager PC

Meat Department Manager
Panama City Florida
 
Food For Less Piggly Wiggly is seeking an experienced Meat Department Supervisor to join our team! The ideal candidate will have experience in the grocery meat market industry, a passion for customer service, and a strong ability to manage and motivate staff.
 
We are a locally owned full-service grocery store. Our mission is to provide accessible, reliable, and safe products and services to grocery stores and other business investments efficiently and affordably through prudent business decisions for the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on great customer service, community connection, acting with integrity and respect and always be ready to serve, adapt, learn, and grow.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strive to have a safe workplace and therefore now conduct background screenings and drug testing. This employer participates in E-Verify.
 
Reporting to the Store Manager, the Meat Market Manager/ Department Supervisor provides exceptional service and quality products for our customers. Our meat department creates meat products and butcher cuts of meat, poultry, and fish to present and serve our customers quality products. This is a grocery leadership role offering opportunity for advancement and training program designed to grow your managerial skills.
 
Pay based on experience
 
Job Summary:
•    Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the meat department including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and profit results.
•    Assess daily the departments' ability to meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance.
•    Coaching and development of store associates through both formal and informal interactions.
•    Demonstrate the company's values of respect, civility, honesty, integrity, belonging and safety.
Assistant Meat Department Supervisor Essential Job Functions:
•    Assist grocery store manager and associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience
•    Lead teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives
•    Work with department leaders and associates to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation of plans
•    Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets and profit budgets, and other targeted goals
•    Drive sales working with department leaders to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store department's contribution
•    Assist the GM/store manager in the regular store-level financial performance discussions to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store associates
•    Utilize coordinators and other field staff to ensure store departments are achieving sales and profit goals and ensure implementation, and execution of division merchandising plans
•    Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area in which the store operates
•    Serve as liaison providing feedback to Store Manager, District Manager and Coordinators on the effectiveness of Division merchandising and operational plans/programs
•    Assist the store manager in the hiring, onboarding, development and associate relations responsibilities
•    Reduce turnover and increase retention
•    Provide timely feedback to department leaders and associates on individual and department performance
•    Assist with the management of labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets
•    Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keep up with current developments and trends
•    Ensure associates and location comply with laws and regulation applicable to the company
•    Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
•    Manage inventory to maximize profits while minimizing spoilage and demolition.  
•    Responsible for the sanitation of the meat and seafood and proper food handling, rotation, labeling, etc.
•    Ensures that the meat and seafood case is stocked throughout the day to maximize sales and minimize spoilage.
•    Ensure all holiday and special orders are on time and the customer is satisfied and returns to us for all their butcher needs.
•    Manages an organized work environment where workflow is efficient while maintaining the highest standards of food quality.
•    Helps create a team environment that harnesses and develops the staff’s strengths and abilities.
•    Provides direction and guidance around all company systems, policies and procedures for the team.
•    Train employees on all aspects of meat and seafood operations including safe operation and use of equipment such as knives, saws, wrappers, scales, as well as other equipment.
•    Prioritizes duties and delegates tasks.
•    Provides weekly schedules adhering to all break and lunch regulations.
•    Manages the storage, stocking, rotation, and maintenance of all products.
•    Helps to order, receive, and manage inventory at a reasonable level for optimal meat and seafood operation
•    Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Experience:
•    Minimum 4 years as a butcher or cutter
•    Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience required.
•    Current, valid, Food Handler Card
•    Excellent communication and organizational skills.  
•    Personable, outgoing, and enthusiastic about interacting with diverse guests.
•    Passionate about butchery work and exceptional product delivery.
•    Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a sense of urgency while maintaining great customer service.
•    Committed to providing an enjoyable and delicious shopping experience, championing local purveyors, and advocating for environmental stewardship.
•    Open schedule is preferred, evenings, weekends and holidays are a must.
•    Must be 18 years of age or older.
•    High School Diploma or GED

Potential Career Path from this Position:
 
•    District Meat Market Manager
•    Other Executive opportunities

Job Type: Full-time hourly with open availability
Benefits:
•    Health insurance
•    Vision insurance
•    Dental insurance
•    401(k)
•    Life Insurance
•    Paid time off
Ability to Commute/Relocate to: Panama City Florida 32401
•    Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Physical Demands:
•    Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
•    In an 8-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
•    Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
•    Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
•    Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
•    Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
•    Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Work Location: In-person
 
All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received when they apply. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted if their application is pulled for review. The generally job pool ads will be closed approximately two months from original posting.