Meat Department Manager in Summerset, South Dakota at Lynn's Inc. & Affiliates

Since 1968, Lynn’s Inc. & Affiliates has been committed to serving our communities with quality, integrity, and care. As part of that commitment, we strive to be the better choice for our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve. We are always looking for team members who share our values and take pride in their work. Please complete this application thoroughly—we look forward to learning more about you.

Lynn’s Inc. & Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

Position Overview

The Meat Department Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and performance of the meat department. This role ensures the department operates in accordance with Lynn’s Inc. & Affiliates policies, procedures, and operational standards while maintaining high levels of product quality, sanitation, customer service, and profitability.

The Meat Department Manager reports directly to the Store Manager (or indirectly through the Assistant Store Manager, as determined by store leadership) and is responsible for supervising department personnel, managing inventory and merchandising, and maintaining department standards.

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Key Responsibilities

Department Operations & Product Management

• Oversee the receiving, storage, processing, packaging, pricing, and merchandising of meat department products.
• Maintain proper refrigeration, handling, and rotation of perishable products to ensure product freshness and quality.
• Ensure the department maintains adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand.
• Monitor department operations to maximize sales and department profitability.

Merchandising & Inventory Management

• Coordinate ordering, advertising, and merchandising activities with store management.
• Maintain competitive awareness of meat department products within the local market.
• Ensure proper communication of price changes, new items, discontinued products, and promotional items to POS personnel.
• Process DSD allowances and pricing adjustments according to company procedures.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Ensure department sanitation and cleaning programs meet company, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor proper handling, storage, and processing of meat products to maintain food safety standards.
• Ensure Fresh Ground Meat Grinding Logs are maintained by meat cutters according to company requirements.
• Maintain department equipment and coordinate maintenance when necessary.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise meat department personnel.
• Train employees on meat processing, product knowledge, selling techniques, and special order procedures.
• Provide guidance and leadership to department employees while maintaining high standards of professionalism and teamwork.
• Actively participate in department duties and support employees in completing assigned tasks.

Financial Performance & Reporting

• Monitor department performance using profit and loss reports, shrink reports, and operational data.
• Work with store leadership to achieve department budget goals including labor, expenses, and shrink management.
• Support company initiatives designed to improve department sales and profitability.

Customer Service Excellence

• Promote and maintain the highest standards of customer service within the meat department.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and product information.
• Ensure employees provide friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful service to customers.

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Compliance & Company Standards

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines outlined in the Lynn’s Inc. & Affiliates Primary Policy Manual.
• Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of company operational information and business matters.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, vendors, employees, and management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat department operations or retail grocery management preferred.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, processing, and merchandising practices.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Leadership and employee supervision experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage inventory, department operations, and customer service responsibilities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

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Essential Functions

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Meat Department Manager must meet the Minimum Expectations for All Positions established by Lynn’s Inc. & Affiliates, including standards related to attendance, professionalism, safety compliance, teamwork, operational flexibility, and the physical and scheduling requirements associated with the role.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.