Meat Manager

Madison, WI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job Description

SpartanNash, a proud member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, is a leading food solutions company delivering the ingredients for a better life across the United States. As a distributor, wholesaler, and retailer with an expansive global supply chain network, SpartanNash serves diverse customers by distributing grocery and household essentials, including fresh produce and the distinguished Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. This comprehensive service footprint underscores SpartanNash’s commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, making it a vital presence in the food distribution industry.

The company employs a diverse and talented workforce, ranging from bakery managers, IT developers, and HR business partners to export specialists and vice presidents of finance. This vibrant team culture supports a spectrum of clients including national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, as well as SpartanNash’s own grocery stores, pharmacies, and fuel centers. SpartanNash fosters a workplace environment where employees are empowered to deliver exceptional service and foster braggingly happy customers.

The Meat Department Manager role based in Madison, Wisconsin, offers an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate the production, sale, and distribution operations within Metcalfe’s Market meat department. This managerial position is integral to ensuring the department’s successful operation through comprehensive staff hiring, training, supervision, and scheduling. The manager plays a pivotal role in achieving sales targets, overseeing inventory rotation, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards. The role requires working varied shifts that include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays in alignment with staffing needs.

More than just overseeing operations, the Meat Department Manager is expected to engage positively with customers, address their concerns with energy, and uphold the company’s procedural guidelines and established standards. The manager is instrumental in steering a motivated team that embraces continuous quality improvement, maintains high product knowledge, and adapts to evolving company technologies including software systems. Through leadership and coaching, the position promotes Metcalfe’s culture, customer service excellence, and overall performance standards within the department. This role represents a critical leadership function within SpartanNash’s commitment to providing quality meat products and exceptional retail service in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One or more years of previous Journeyman Meat Cutter, seafood department, restaurant or kitchen experience
One or more years of management or supervisory experience in a fast-paced retail environment
Strong people management skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Thorough knowledge of the retail food business and perishable department operations
Ability to make timely and effective decisions
Ability to work well under pressure in a diverse, fast-paced and stressful environment
Knowledge of technology, computer use, and Microsoft Office software
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
Ability to calculate figures and apply basic algebra and geometry
Ability to apply common sense understanding for instructions and problem solving
Food Safety Certification required, Metcalfe's will help certify if needed

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s degree or technical school training preferred
One or more years of previous Journeyman meat cutter, seafood department, restaurant or kitchen experience
One or more years of management or supervisory experience in a fast-paced retail environment
Strong people management skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Thorough knowledge of the retail food business and perishable department operations
Merchandising skills
Ability to make timely and effective decisions
Ability to work well under pressure in a diverse, fast-paced, and stressful environment
Knowledge of technology and computer use including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel

Job Duties

Supports the department's staff and works through timely response to questions with a caring and appreciative attitude
Determines variety and quantity of products and department supplies to be ordered or produced according to orders and/or sales projections
Monitors and controls department costs and expenses including proper ordering and inventory control, ensuring weighing procedures, controlling shrink, and monitoring displays
Conducts inventories and cycle counts as required
Develops and achieves the departmental budget including contribution to overhead, margin, gross profit, labor and purchase goals
Directs and schedules department personnel and activities including timekeeping
Provides insight and input in personnel decisions such as hiring, discipline, reward and termination
Ensures proper training to all employees
Maintains accurate personnel records for all direct reports
Maintains a safe work environment for employees, vendors and customers
Observes sales floor and back stock conditions and takes corrective action
Monitors and addresses customer issues or questions
Sustains high level of product knowledge and product preparation
Works toward continuous quality improvement
Stays current with changing company technology including software programs
Leads, coaches, teaches and reinforces Metcalfe's culture, customer service, and performance expectations
Upholds, supports and promotes all company policies and procedures
Follows safe food handling and local health department standards
Performs other duties as assigned