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Meat Department Manager

Tharp Consulting
Houghton, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Role Overview: This position involves leading daily department operations in a retail store to ensure staff training, staffing levels, and adherence to company standards, while achieving key performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Order and maintain inventory, ensuring product freshness and quality through inventory control procedures.
  • Review received orders for accuracy, condition, and proper storage.
  • Manage a team responsible for stocking, production, and handling spoiled/damaged products.
  • Stay familiar with products and sales features, and communicate and execute the Flight Plan.
  • Follow policies and utilize tools for scheduling, labor, and payroll management.
  • Implement company core values, oversee staffing, training, performance, and career development.
  • Develop and monitor departmental goals and forecasts.
  • Ensure a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department, maintaining food safety and safety standards.
  • Participate in meetings and maintain compliance with safety and food safety guidelines.

Qualifications & Skills: High school diploma or equivalent; retail experience preferred; supervisory experience desirable.

Strong communication, organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills are essential. Knowledge of retail operations and systems, proficiency in MS Office, and bilingual ability (Spanish) are advantageous.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in a retail environment with varied temperatures and weather conditions.

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