Frozen Foods Manager

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
The primary responsibility of a Department Manager is to oversee and manage the department staff and day-to-day operations, as well as implement strategies to increase productivity and sales. A Department Manager must be able to meet all requirements of a staff clerk, in addition to the Department Manager responsibilities.   

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
You MUST perform the following duties regularly and up to company standards:
All essential job duties of the department staff.

• Adequately staff your department by recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training employees.
• Maintain a productive staff through regular evaluation, recognition, coaching, discipline and/or dismissal. Set, monitor and consistently enforce performance standards.
• Develop employees into responsible workers and future leaders by providing opportunities for personal growth. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and feedback.
• Enforce company policies, procedures and practices through effective communication and by setting a good example.
• Maintain profitability by carefully reviewing invoices, sales and manpower reports, making changes to operational procedures, and maintaining equipment.
• Resolve employee conflicts and other problems immediately.
• Attend mandatory meetings to stay up-to-date on store/company issues.
• Attend ongoing educational training to advance your leadership skills.
• Communicate regularly with supervisors, managers and other designated contacts within the organization. ·                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   NON-ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

You MUST also perform the following job duties regularly and up to company standards:
All non-essential job duties of the department staff.

• Train department employees on job duties and store policies.
• Assign job duties, schedule and/or approve meal/rest breaks and make schedule changes.
• Order merchandise, supplies and equipment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USE

Occasionally use a computer to input and retrieve data.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience:
Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with department staff and managers.                                                                        Must be able to demonstrate good judgment, tact, honesty and integrity.
Must be able to maintain confidential information.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Must be able to use a computer and various types of computer applications.
Must have previous experience or knowledge of the department job duties.
Must have basic understanding of business operations (i.e. profit and loss).
Previous managerial experience is preferred.
CHARACTER TRAITS AND PERSONAL WORK VALUES
Be eager to teach and help your department staff.
Be eager to learn and perfect your leadership skills.
Set a good example for your department staff to follow.