Non Perishable Department Manager

Non-Perishable Department Manager –– Job Description

Purpose:
At ShopRite, we Care Deeply about People—helping them Eat Well and Be Happy. As a Perishable Department Manager, you bring this purpose to life by leading your team with a focus on Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency.

Position Summary

A Non-Perishable Department Manager oversees daily operations of assigned perishable areas (e.g., Frozen Foods, Nonfoods, Night Crew Manager), ensuring exceptional product quality, strong financial performance, and an outstanding Customer Experience. This leader drives sales, nurtures team engagement, and maintains full compliance with company, food safety, and regulatory standards.

What You’ll DoLead with Safety & Compliance

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal regulations, ShopRite policies, and department QA standards.
• Ensure compliance with HAZCOM, chemical safety, equipment safety, emergency procedures, and all applicable food safety and temperature control requirements, including temperature logs.
• Train and oversee Associates on safe equipment operation and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order; promptly report maintenance or equipment issues to Store Management.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive cleaning and preventive maintenance schedule for all three departments.
• Perform and support physical requirements of the job: regularly lift/pull/push/rotate 25–60 lbs., unload trucks, and transport merchandise to each department; work in varying temperatures (including freezer), tolerate dust and cleaning agents, and safely use ladders.

Deliver Outstanding Customer & Associate Experience

• Provide friendly, prompt, and helpful service to all Customers; lead by example with professional appearance and a positive, solution‑oriented attitude.
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop Associates; set clear expectations, foster accountability, teamwork, enthusiasm, and creativity.
• Maintain open, effective communication with business partners and Store Leadership; offer continuous feedback and developmental action planning.

Presentation & Merchandising Excellence

• Ensure well‑stocked, clean, and visually appealing displays that meet company merchandising standards across Night Crew, Non‑Foods, and Frozen.
• Maintain accurate pricing, signage, shelf tags, item locators, and shelf allocations; ensure all featured sale merchandise is signed per company and regulatory standards.
• Monitor all storage and prep areas (bale, reclamation, plastic, pallets) for cleanliness, organization, and readiness for the next shift.
• Ensure proper product rotation and facing, uphold case conditions and temperature integrity, ensure planogram/space standards and full in‑stocks.

Drive Operational Efficiency & Financial Performance

• Utilize required systems and technology for ordering, inventory, receiving, pricing, and production/stocking.
• Verify product quality and invoice accuracy; secure merchandise in appropriate storage areas (dry, refrigerated, and frozen).
• Execute reclamation/return‑to‑stock procedures and in‑store transfers in accordance with policy.
• Understand department financials; manage shrink (waste, yields, weight variances) and adjust operations to achieve sales, margin, and labor goals.
• Schedule effectively to align staffing with traffic patterns, workload (including overnight receiving/stocking), and sales targets.
• Complete all required reports, logs, training programs, and departmental documentation; ensure adherence to all applicable labor laws and regulations.

What You Bring

• Ability to read, write, communicate, analyze, and perform basic math effectively; basic computer proficiency.
• Physical capability to stand/walk for the duration of the shift; stand/bend/twist/reach/push/pull; regularly lift 25–60 lbs.; work in varying temperatures (including freezer); tolerate dust and cleaning agents; and safely use ladders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and lead a diverse team to success.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly, helpful way and to work cooperatively with others.
• Flexibility to work all scheduled shifts—including nights and weekends—and comply with all time & attendance policies.
• Willingness to complete all required training, including Food Safety Certification (as applicable) and HAZCOM.

Important Disclaimer Notice:

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $20 - $28