Position Summary:

• 1-3 years of prior manufacturing experience; food manufacturing is a plus

Backup the department manager and oversee the department successfully in the manager’s absence, mastering the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) including merchandising, order guides, scheduling, contribution to profit, people development and customer service. Demonstrate the company’s values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.
• Ensure proper staffing to address service levels and efficient utilization of labor.
• Operate equipment (e.g., knives, box cutter and pricing gun) according to company guidelines.
• Effectively communicate with employees and respond to questions and requests in a timely manner.
• Ensure opening/closing procedures are followed according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assure storage and code dating SOPs are adhered to for all products.
• Ensure all price changes and in-store transfers occur in a timely fashion in the department manager’s absence.
• Ensure the removal and disposal of un-sellable product from the department.
• Follow all merchandising guidelines, including display models, signage, and product packaging.
• Monitor the temperature and placement of products in coolers and freezers to maintain freshness of products.
• Oversee product portion control to ensure SOPs are met.
• Perform stocking duties, ensuring correct placement of stock and refilling of product.
• Follow all company and department policies and SOPs.
• Comply with and reinforce all food safety, sanitation and safety regulations/guidelines/procedures and programs according to company, local, state, and federal health code regulations; identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Prepare production/packaging lines equipmentman materials prior to shift starts

• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, frequently walking on wet surfaces, standing, turning, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping/bending, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. and pushing/pulling objects up to 50lbs. exposure to hot/cold temperatures. Occasionally crawl, climb ladders and walking on uneven ground.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Other duties as assigned

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Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to recognize and encourage the behaviors that contribute to teamwork

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all associates in a team environment

• Must be detail oriented
• Detail oriented and ability to follow direct supervisor directions
• Ability to handle employees relations, concerns, suggestions and follow through

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Education and Work History:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Ideal candidate will possess:

• Working holidays and weekends is frequently required

• Must be 18 years or older

• Friendly, approachable, and outgoing demeanor/team player
• Sound judgement/decision making skills
• Strong math skills (e.g., calculate discounts, proportions, percentages)
• Basic algebra and geometry skills (e.g., calculate circumferences, volume)
• Ability to read/interpret documents (e.g., training manuals)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to speak effectively to groups of employees