Team Leader, Meat

Job Summary

Our Meat Team Leader manages the entire Meat Team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. Leaders are accountable for the operating performance of the department at all times. Be a Leader by representing the organization in a professional manner. Promote and develop individuals with mutual respect, inclusion, diversity and dignity. Coach Team Members on a regular basis with timely feedback — identify opportunities for development and coach for success. "

Job Description

• Experience Required: Retail work experience or Store Leader recommendation; Meat Cutting 
• Experience Desired: Retail leadership or supervisory experience; Successful performance as a Peer Trainer or other similar role; Successful performance as an in-store champion (e.g., safety, service, wellness) or similar role; Demonstrated product knowledge relevant to department; Satisfactory performance and discipline record
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Meat Cutting, Meat Processing or Meat Science
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds
• Travel Required: None
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age
   

Job Responsibilities

• Your principal, main, major or most important duty includes one or some combination of the following tasks:
  1. interview, select and train Team Members;
  2. direct the work of Team Members;
  3. appraise Team Members' productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status;
  4. handle Team Member issues including, but not limited to complaints;
  5. discipline Team Members;
  6. plan the work;
  7. distribute or assign the work among Team Members;
  8. provide for the safety and security of Team Members or the store;
  9. manage the budget for your department or location;
  10. manage inventory for your department or location; or
  11. monitor or implement compliance measures
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate training provided to department Team Members to reduce turnover, promote efficiency and control labor costs.
• Provide motivational leadership to an amazing team by focusing on respect and by setting an exemplary example.
• Identify strengths and opportunities of the team and think strategically when making moves and scheduling.
• Develop future leaders, identify Team Members who are poised to rise through the ranks and remember our people are our best asset!
• Nurture an environment of inclusion and diversity, giving each Team Member a voice.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work: for Team Members, for guests and for products.
• Inspire the team and our guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide the best product.
• Set and reach aggressive sales and profit goals by making suggestions when appropriate, while also managing shrink.
• Establish an ongoing communication plan with the team, ensuring that all Team Members are informed and prepared to put their best food forward!
• Communicate with the merchandising team to ensure that promotions are properly communicated to Team Members and guests.
• Make innovative plans and suggestions to improve our business.
• Review and analyze both stores financial, LOB reports, and historical reports to improve performance in sales, profits, shrink, labor controls, and reduction.
• Oversee period inventories for accuracy and monitor weekly fluctuations in inventory and shrink dollars.