Dairy & Frozen Department Manager

Dairy & Frozen Department Manager
Hansen’s IGA Market - West Salem

Job type: Full-time

Hansen’s IGA Market is looking for a dependable, organized leader to manage our Dairy & Frozen Department. In this hands-on role, you’ll work to stock products, manage inventory, maintain freshness, and create a clean, organized shopping experience.

If you have grocery and leadership experience and enjoy staying active throughout your workday, we’d like to meet you!

What You’ll Do as Dairy & Frozen Department Manager

• Oversee daily dairy and frozen department operations, including ordering, stocking, product rotation, and cleanliness.

• Order products using sales movement, inventory levels, and shrink reports to maintain availability and reduce waste.

• Check product dates and quality, rotate inventory, and address damaged or expired products.

• Receive and unload deliveries and keep coolers, freezers, and backstock organized.

• Build displays and end caps featuring weekly advertised items.

• Maintain accurate shelf tags and ordering information.

• Add new products and remove discontinued items.

• Set daily priorities, delegate tasks, and work alongside associates to complete department responsibilities.

• Train, coach, and recognize team members; provide clear direction and regular feedback.

• Help customers locate products, answer questions, and resolve concerns.

• Monitor and record cooler and freezer temperatures and report concerns promptly.

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and equipment procedures.

• Communicate staffing needs, department conditions, and team concerns to the Store Manager.

What We’re Looking For in Dairy & Frozen Department Manager

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Grocery, retail, or related experience preferred. Previous experience training coworkers, leading a shift, or managing a department is helpful.

• Ability to lead, train, motivate, and provide constructive feedback to a team.

• Strong organization and attention to product dates, inventory, and department conditions.

• Friendly communication and effective problem-solving skills.

• Ability to set priorities and follow through in a busy store environment.

• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn ordering and reporting systems.

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

• Availability for scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and push or pull throughout a shift.

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

• Ability to safely use department equipment, including carts and pallet jacks, after training.

What We Offer

• Employee discount program.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for eligible team members.

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and voluntary insurance options for eligible team members.

Benefits vary based on hours worked, eligibility requirements, and plan terms.

Bring your grocery experience and leadership skills to Hansen’s IGA Market. Apply today!