Perishable Manager

Perishable Manager

Perishable Manager (Retail Operations, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Pittsfield)

Job Overview

Our client, a leader in the retail grocery industry, is seeking a highly motivated Perishable Manager. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of key fresh food departments, ensuring sales targets are met and high standards of customer service are maintained.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Oversee multiple critical departments including Meat, Seafood, Deli, Florist, Produce, and Bake Shop.
• Directly impact sales, profit, and the overall customer experience.
• Take on significant leadership responsibility, including people development and labor relations.
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

Who This Role Is For

• Experienced retail leaders with 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Individuals with comprehensive knowledge of fresh food departments.
• Results-oriented self-starters with strong influence and communication skills.
• Leaders passionate about customer service excellence and team development.
• Candidates with strong organizational, multitasking, and strategic thinking abilities.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the daily operations of multiple perishable departments.
• Ensure departments consistently meet or exceed sales and profit targets.
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate training for perishable department team members.
• Manage labor relations and effectively resolve employee issues and grievances.
• Cultivate a culture of excellence in customer service.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accurate stock management.
• Implement and oversee action plans to improve department performance.
• Conduct regular safety audits and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

• 1-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in retail grocery.
• Knowledge of Produce, Meat, Seafood, Deli, Floral, and Bake Shop operations.
• Proven track record as a highly motivated, results-oriented self-starter.
• Strong ability to influence and communicate effectively across different functions.
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, inspiring and guiding teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Creative and strategic thinking abilities to drive innovation.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.