Festival Foods
Meat Senior Director
Festival Foods, Madison, Wisconsin, United States,
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ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS: We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.Job SummaryJob Title:
Meat Senior DirectorFLSA Status:
SalaryReports To:
Sr. V.P. of Fresh FoodsThe Meat Senior Director is responsible for planning and directing the Festival’s total Meat & Seafood merchandising program. The Meat Senior Director impacts all aspects of the Meat & Seafood Department operations across all-store locations and is responsible for the effective training of all Meat department leaders and associates by providing support for all market tasks and activities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOversee Meat Training & Execution Specialists in leading and developing a team of meat department managers across all company store locations.Establish and execute standards for guest service, personnel performance, and in-store merchandising.Direct all purchasing and product selection, promotion and advertising plans.Monitor the department to ensure all safety standards are being met.Assess the competitive landscape and suggest changes in response to market trends.Manage everyday and seasonal assortments of products for all store locations.Analyze market trends and drive new items.Manage the department's overall profitability to ensure it aligns with the annual operating plan and adjust as needed.Investigate and resolve complaints regarding quality, quantity, and service.Develop financial forecasts for sales and profit goals for all stores' Meat operations.Assist in annual forecasting and budgeting for the Meat Department.Create Annual Operating Plan Compilation and Review for the Meat Department.Maintain regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and provide adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.5+ years in a leadership environment, retail preferred.Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, quantitative analysis, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, coordination of people and resources.Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills including verbal communication, listening, negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and being assertive.Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote.Proficient in Servant Leadership practices.Monitoring and assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Spend 40% in stores being hands-on with the Meat Departments, standing in place for long periods of time; walking in the store; bending, stooping and kneeling regularly. The remainder of time is spent in an office environment.WORK SCHEDULEThe Meat Senior Director is a full-time, salaried position. The work schedule will include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to travel within the state of WI, up to 50% of the time. Supporting our business operation, weekends are considered part of the work week as scheduled.Benefits OverviewWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.Save for Your Future: Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.At Festival Foods, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
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ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS: We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.Job SummaryJob Title:
Meat Senior DirectorFLSA Status:
SalaryReports To:
Sr. V.P. of Fresh FoodsThe Meat Senior Director is responsible for planning and directing the Festival’s total Meat & Seafood merchandising program. The Meat Senior Director impacts all aspects of the Meat & Seafood Department operations across all-store locations and is responsible for the effective training of all Meat department leaders and associates by providing support for all market tasks and activities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOversee Meat Training & Execution Specialists in leading and developing a team of meat department managers across all company store locations.Establish and execute standards for guest service, personnel performance, and in-store merchandising.Direct all purchasing and product selection, promotion and advertising plans.Monitor the department to ensure all safety standards are being met.Assess the competitive landscape and suggest changes in response to market trends.Manage everyday and seasonal assortments of products for all store locations.Analyze market trends and drive new items.Manage the department's overall profitability to ensure it aligns with the annual operating plan and adjust as needed.Investigate and resolve complaints regarding quality, quantity, and service.Develop financial forecasts for sales and profit goals for all stores' Meat operations.Assist in annual forecasting and budgeting for the Meat Department.Create Annual Operating Plan Compilation and Review for the Meat Department.Maintain regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and provide adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.5+ years in a leadership environment, retail preferred.Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, quantitative analysis, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, coordination of people and resources.Excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills including verbal communication, listening, negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and being assertive.Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote.Proficient in Servant Leadership practices.Monitoring and assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Spend 40% in stores being hands-on with the Meat Departments, standing in place for long periods of time; walking in the store; bending, stooping and kneeling regularly. The remainder of time is spent in an office environment.WORK SCHEDULEThe Meat Senior Director is a full-time, salaried position. The work schedule will include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to travel within the state of WI, up to 50% of the time. Supporting our business operation, weekends are considered part of the work week as scheduled.Benefits OverviewWHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.Save for Your Future: Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.At Festival Foods, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
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