Position Summary:

Are you a strong leader who has a passion for the Meat industry and is ready to run your own shop?! Lees Marketplace is looking for an outgoing, eager, and positive individual to head up their Meat Department team as the Meat Manager! at our New Mountain Green store! The Meat industry is constantly growing and changing, but the quality and service that we are able to provide in our Meat department is always consistent. Some of the duties of the Meat Manager include overseeing and maintaining the entire function of the Meat Department and ensuring the implementation of company policies, budgets, and operating procedures are being met and maintained. As a strong leader, you will need to fully understand and effectively coach other team members in the “Lees Way” of the preservation and processing of meat products. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in education/training points that will continually grow your skill sets and continually prepare you for the exciting new programs in the department. Having high quality in our products and services is what Lees Marketplace is known for, and as the manager you would be expected to engage with the community by assisting them in any way possible and building that trusted relationship with the as their local butcher. If you are ready for a great opportunity to expand your leadership skills and to grow with a company who genuinely wants to give you the tools to succeed, become our next Meat Manager today!

Primary Position Duties:

 

• Develop maximum customer relations through a friendly and courteous behavior.
• Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
• Provides a safe, clean and positive environment; and consistently builds and supports a culture that is based on relationships and continuous improvement.
• Has knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, programs and directives. Refers to Team Member Handbook continually to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Promotes a harassment-free environment, and immediately reports any potential harmful situation to management.
• Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department and store through training and education of self and other team members.
• Attends departmental, store and company meetings as required; contributes to profits and revenues and meets productivity standards.
• Continually strives to build knowledge and skills, both personally and within the department through training and education of self and other team members.
• Aids in the development and growth of team members by ensuring regular implementation of coaching, training, evaluation, and counseling procedures. Has sufficient knowledge to train the required fundamentals of the Meat Department.
• Performs team member evaluations and any disciplinary issues effectively and timely.
• Provides a professional example for other store team members to follow.
• Establishes and monitors team member work schedules to ensure maximum guest service, productivity and efficiency.
• Maintains effective control of department inventory through proper ordering, by guarding against waste and pilferage and maintaining adequate and appropriate department records. Maintains adequate supplies for department's needs.
• Maintains effective control of product quality by continual monitoring of product appearance and maintaining proper stock rotation.
• Responsible for gross profit, merchandising, preparing and displaying product within set guidelines and standards. Maintains effective control of department sales, wage expenses and inventory within established budgets. Ensures department contributes to profits and revenues.
• Plans aggressive merchandising programs for increased sales. Works with store management and offers ideas for cross merchandising with other departments.
• Maintains an awareness of the department's competitive activity within the store marketing areas.
• This job description is a summary of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned by those who are in direct authority or by the Store Director.

 

Position Requirements:

 

• Experience: 2+ years in the meat industry
• Minimum Age: 18 Years of age
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift 80+ pounds
• Equipment: operation of a meat saw, grinder, cubing machine, wrapping machine, knives, slicer, steamer, and scales.
• Physical Abilities: Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, twist, and bend; repetitive use of hands and arms to push, pull, carry, lift, reach, grip and balance; occasionally stoop, crouch, kneel or crawl. Lifting may include floor to shoulder and overhead lifting. Occasional use and climbing of step stools or ladders required.
• Communication: Ability to write, speak, hear and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members and guests. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals.

 

Education or Skills:

High School diploma or GED; or related job experience and/or training are required.

Benefits:

-Excellent medical, dental, vision, 401K and life insurance available to full time team members
-10% discount, restrictions apply
-Ace Hardware Discount at Lees Ace Hardware locations
-Paid Time Off to those who qualify
-Paid time and a quarter on Sundays