Meat Supervisor at Niemann Foods in Quincy, IL

SUMMARY

Responsible for the execution, planning and accountability of all Meat merchandising, policies and training at store level with the Store Directors and Department Manager staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in defining NFI department vision
• Implements meat merchandising programs.
• Responsible for planning and merchandising assortment and in-store presentation leading to profitable sales growth.
• Implements strategies to enhance operation profitability.
• Responsible for training of company's managers, programs and advertising plans.
• Responsible for reporting and planning store execution.
• Monitors quality and overall growth in Meat at store level.
• Proposes and identifies priority stores or departments.
• Communicates with Directors, Directors of Operation, Management and Associate staff.
• Monitors areas and conditions at store level.
• Monitors department safety and sanitation programs
• Understands and enforces all NFI procedures and policies at store level.
• Requires extensive travel
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of retail meat operations
• Extensive experience in the meat industries
• Basic working knowledge of all perishable departments
• Excellent people skills
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Dedicated self-starter
• High energy level
• Open-minded
• Positive attitude/Desire to win
• Complete understanding of supermarket math and numbers
• Strong organization and planning skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises their department and their area of responsibility within all perishables
• Follows NFI policies and applicable federal, state and local laws
• Supports in Interviews, new hires, and training of Associates
• Plan, assign, and direct work
• Reward and discipline Associates
• Address complaints and resolve problems

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED
• Minimum 2-3 years related experience and/or training
• Possesses vast product knowledge of Meat Department

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and sales per associate hour)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Management Sanitation Certification
• Valid driver’s license required to travel to stores

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Knives
• Apron

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb
• Balance
• Stoop
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Taste
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Kneel
• Crouch
• Crawl
• Sit
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Color
• Peripheral
• Depth Perception
• Ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Frequently

• Risk of electrical shock
• Wet and/or humid conditions

Occasionally

• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Outdoor weather conditions

Noise Level

• Typically moderate, occasionally high

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location