Dairy Manager

The Dairy Manager is first and foremost responsible for guest relations and satisfaction by building a reputation for Ultimate Service. He/She is responsible for leading the efficient effective safe legal and profitable operations of the Dairy Department. He/She coordinates human relations for the Dairy Department and ensures execution of all company and department policies and procedures on a timely basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• When a guest enters my area or department my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge greet and engage that guest
• Responsible for hiring training and performance management of team members
• Responsible for communication of information distribution to entire department
• Responsible for maintaining positive atmosphere spirit and morale within the department
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation
• Develop team members and future leaders utilizing available materials and systems
• Support and execute division concepts and programs
• Accountable for executing and meeting financial goals
• Responsible for identifying areas of opportunity throughout the store and within the department
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests
• Responsible for safeguarding controlling and monitoring all department assets ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets
• Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness organization and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same
• Oversee that department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly
• Direct meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals
• Verifies team member schedules against business needs
• Coach and discipline team members as necessary in accordance with policy and procedures with support from Talent Management
• Verify all books and manuals are kept updated
• Oversee inventory process and reporting
• Oversee that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to
• Approve all purchase orders and maintain adequate levels
• Maintain stock levels. Keep the shelves full of ad merchandise and items kept in back stock
• Ensure proper rotation procedures are being enforced
• Make sure all tags are properly placed and in good condition
• Demonstrate good conflict management skills

• Perform other duties assigned by upper management

Key Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 years experience in grocery or dairy department
• The Department Manager is required to work the scheduled work shift as needed to meet the needs of the store guests and team members

• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner

• Ability to self-motivate problem-solve and work with minimal supervision

• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending squatting standing lifting at a height of 5 feet climbing pushing pulling and walking

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs

• Ability to work within a freezer and / or fridge for an extended period of time

• Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word Excel Email).

• Ability to work at fast-paced but efficient and controlled manner

• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

• Ability to receive phone calls at home

• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts including weekends and holidays

• Must attend meetings including out-of-town requiring overnight stays

• Must be able to transfer to another store within the area

• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

This job description is intended to provide a high-level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations.