Grocery Department Manager (Perishable Food exp. req.)

Grocery Department Manager (Perishable Food exp. req.)
Location: Merrill WI
Salary: $55000 - $70000 Base Salary Bonus Potential
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance HSA Paid Time Off
Job Type: Full-Time Salaried
Typical Hours Per Week: 8 AM to 8 PM (Flex); 45 hours per week; 1 weekend day/week
Store Hours: Mon-Sun 6 AM 10 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: None
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Available

Grocery Department Manager Description

Our client a highly respected grocery retailer in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Grocery Department Manager Fresh Departments to lead Bakery Deli Meat and Produce operations at their Merrill location. This is a key leadership role focused on driving department performance developing teams and maintaining high standards in fresh food quality service and profitability. Reporting to the Store Manager you will oversee Fresh Department Managers while supporting Assistant Managers Leads and Associates across multiple departments. You will help manage labor planning inventory vendor coordination merchandising shrink control and food safety while also stepping in to support overall store operations as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on grocery leader with strong perishables experience who wants to join a respected growth-oriented retailer.

Grocery Department Manager Responsibilities

Lead Bakery Deli Meat and Produce departments
Coach and develop Department Managers Leads and Associates
Manage inventory ordering vendor relationships and product flow
Monitor labor budgets scheduling and department productivity
Drive merchandising pricing accuracy displays and promotions
Ensure compliance with food safety sanitation and company standards
Reduce shrink through strong inventory and freshness controls
Support storewide operations and serve as acting Store Manager when needed
Partner with HR Buying Accounting and Operations teams to improve performance

Grocery Department Manager Qualifications

5 years of grocery retail food or supermarket experience required
2 years of leadership experience in a key supervisory or management role required
Strong knowledge of Bakery Deli Meat Produce or fresh department operations required
Proven merchandising inventory and labor management skills required