Meat Department Manager

Company: Heinen's Grocery Store
Location: Brecksville
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Overview Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 24 locations – 19 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy , placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. Job Summary At Heinen’s, we believe that effective leadership is grounded in a servant leadership philosophy. This approach prioritizes the needs of the team and the department over individual interests, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. We seek leaders who are passionate about developing others, while cultivating a culture of inclusion, accountability, and shared responsibility. The Meat Department Manager is responsible for leading and developing the Meat Department team to achieve sales, margin, and customer service objectives. This role ensures operational excellence through effective training, communication, scheduling, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead, train, and mentor Meat Department associates to achieve business objectives, including sales targets, margin goals, and exceptional customer service. Provide ongoing training on department best practices, operational procedures, and compliance standards. Prioritize and delegate daily tasks to meet shifting business needs. Maintain clear, effective communication with the Meat Department team, merchandisers, and corporate partners. Work alongside associates to complete operational tasks, including shrink scanning and recording, order writing, raw production, incidental cutting, stocking, rotation, and merchandising. Develop and manage weekly schedules for Meat Department associates in alignment with business requirements. Serve as an effective leader, fostering a positive, productive, and safety-conscious work environment. Maintain current knowledge of all Meat Department products and offerings. Ensure compliance with food handling protocols, temperature control standards, and company safety regulations. Implement and execute weekly merchandising plans. Develop and distribute department scorecards to track performance and drive continuous improvement. Utilize departmental communication tools, including whiteboards, to ensure consistent information sharing. Attend corporate meetings and training sessions as required. Adhere to all personal safety and food safety guidelines. Perform additional duties as assigned to support department and store objectives. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 1 year of experience in a meat environment preferred. Completion of a department technical training and LEAD program preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams). Proven leadership skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent time management, planning, and organizational abilities. Skilled in coaching, training, and providing constructive feedback to team members. Ability to perform all operational tasks of a Meat Associate as needed. Capable of frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs. Flexibility to work required hours to meet business needs, including weekends, evenings, and extended hours when necessary. Willingness to work in non-traditional schedules and environments, including exposure to extreme hot or cold conditions. Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Sunday through Saturday work week. Schedules made two weeks in advance. Shift days and times vary. Full-time, 40 hours per week.

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