(USA) Meat Lead

Drive sales in the Meat department and supervise hourly associates to deliver high-quality products at competitive prices. Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations while modeling expertise in meat products and operations.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:
  • Supervise the meat department team to execute the business plan and company programs.
  • Communicate department goals and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
  • Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations.
• Expertise:
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of floor operations, product specifications, and regulatory standards.
  • Ensure the meat department meets quality, safety, sanitation, and compliance standards.
  • Train the team on item specifications and approved equipment for high-volume products.
  • Engage with members to share product knowledge and assist in protein selection.
• Technology Utilization:
  • Leverage digital tools to plan sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement.
  • Use handheld technology for real-time decisions on production, training, and product quality.
  • Adopt new tools and encourage team adoption.
• Operational Ownership:
  • Drive business results through operational excellence, maintaining a clean and safe work area.
  • Utilize digital tools for forecasting, planning, production, and inventory management.
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels and compliance with audit standards.
  • Maintain meat and seafood equipment and storage systems.
  • Produce and display merchandise according to the layout plan.
• Talent Development:
  • Identify training needs and develop team skills to deliver high-quality products.
  • Encourage career growth and source new talent internally and externally.
  • Develop and implement processes to meet business needs through collaboration.
  • Analyze information from multiple sources and monitor progress to address improvement opportunities.
• Compliance and Integrity:
  • Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
  • Use the Open Door Policy to address ethical or compliance issues.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and coordinating work assignments.
  • Provide feedback and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved.
  • Model adaptability to change or new challenges.
• Respect and Inclusion:
  • Embrace differences in people, cultures, and ideas to foster a culture of belonging.
  • Create opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.
  • Build strong relationships and communicate with impact and positivity.
  • Strengthen the team by mentoring others and recognizing contributions.
• Customer and Member Focus:
  • Deliver results while prioritizing the customer and member experience.
  • Make decisions based on reliable information and balance short- and long-term priorities.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Display curiosity, a desire to learn, and resilience in taking calculated risks.
  • Drive continuous improvements and support others through change.

Requirements

• 6 months of experience in a meat production department or 6 months of experience supervising a team.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if hired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with meat processing, including boneless and bone-in products.
• Supervisory experience.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Stock purchase plan.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid Time Off:
  • PTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes (amount depends on job classification and length of employment).
  • Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Company discounts.
  • Military Leave Pay.
  • Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Education Benefits:
  • Live Better U: Company-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Eligibility requirements apply.

Pay

The hourly wage range for this position is $23.00 to $31.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances (e.g., based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed). Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Location: 5 ILLINI DR, GLEN CARBON, IL 62034-0000, United States of America.