MEAT DEPARTMENT MANAGER

PURPOSEThe Meat Manager is the most senior level position in the Meat Department. This role ensures the stores meat department operates at the standards set by the company driving sales and maximizing profitability. The Meat Manager is a key member of the organization maintaining a continuous focus on optimizing customer experience sales and efficiencies in their department and AND RESPONSIBILITIESLeads the meat department to achieve and exceed sales profitability productivity and shrink goalsExecute weekly plan-o-grams (Merchandising surveys)Weekly competitor price checkExecute new Fresh Meat Programs (Marinated 2 Meat Deal ect)Monthly Cutting test and reportingTraining proper load check ins Training credit proceduresStrategically orders product and controls inventory to meet budget and business metricsSets department schedules work priorities and assigns tasks for Meat Cutters Shift Leads and ClerksDirects pricing changes and ensures effective merchandising displays and case presentationEnsures compliance with all company USDA COOL food safety sanitation and operational policies including required logs and documentationReceives inspects and oversees proper storage and rotation of meat products to maintain quality and cold chain integrityPerforms hands-on meat cutting packaging labeling and pricing while protecting company assets and supporting store operationsEnsuring all members of the Meat Department are adequately trained and operate under Leevers company AND SKILLS Work history will be strongly considered including attendance work performance safety policy compliance and performance Proficiency in basic math skills required including addition subtraction multiplication and division Ability to operate and understand the meat scale meat saw slicer grinder scaleMust be able to read write and speak in English. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication interpersonal skills. Language proficiency in Spanish or other languages is desiredMust be dependable and flexible including a willingness to work in other areas of the store as needed with little or no advanced notice Excellent customer service teamwork and problem-solving skills Must adhere to a uniform dress code EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMust be 18 years of ageHigh School Diploma or equivalent (Required)7 years of experience safely using manual pallet jacks hand tools and power equipment including but not limited to knives wrappers scales slicers cubing machine and power saw (where certified to cut meat) (Preferred)Successful completion of Leevers Meat Cutter Training Program within six monthsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSRequires the ability to reach bend balance lift and carry items weighing 2050 pounds on a regular basis. Items weighing more than 50 pounds require a coordinated team the ability to move heavy product with assistanceRequires ability to push pull grasp and use sawing motions for extended periods of timeThis position is performed primarily in a meat cutting room where the temperature ranges from 38-45 degrees Fahrenheit continuously must be able to work in a temperature controlled (cold) environment for extended periods of timeThis job description provides a general overview of the roles primary responsibilities and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The employee may be asked to perform additional tasks or take on other duties as assigned to support business needs.