LEVEL: 5

LOCATION:

DEPARTMENT: Club Operations

REPORTS TO:

• Meat Manager
• Fresh Foods Manager

SUPERVISOR LOCATION:

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: Ensures daily production conforms to the production

planning as per sales projections.

NO.

% TIME

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

(List major areas of position responsibilities, in priority order)

1

Oversees the activities of the department in order to meet the sales plan, the margin of profit and market penetration by monitoring the quality of the meat,

chicken and deli. .

2

Verify presentation of products, expiration dates and the appropriate cuts

according to standards.

3

Ensure daily production is performed according to the procedures of quality and

safety as established by the company.

4

AS A MANAGER/SUPERVISOR AND EMPLOYEE OF PRICESMART, THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO:

• Enforce and Adhere to PriceSmart’s Code of Conduct and Company Ethics at all times
• Enforce and Adhere to PriceSmart’s Security, Prevention and Safety Guidelines
• Promote PriceSmart’s business philosophy including the 6 Rights of Merchandising
• Enforce and Adhere to PriceSmart’s Policies and Procedures
• Protect PriceSmart’s assets and working tools at all times

KEY CONTACTS:

(External customers, vendors, government representatives, co-workers; how workflows to position, etc.)

• Buying (Local and US)
• Club Manager
• Government Institutions
  • Human Resources Members
  • Receiving
  • Regional Meat Manager
  • Vendors

REQUIREMENTS:

(Minimum required education and/or formal training, knowledge, skills, experience)

• Minimum two (2) years of university-based studies in Business Administration or similar areas. Degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the retail environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate teamwork and provide leadership.
• Excellent math skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Food handling certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, JD Edwards and AS400.
• Proficient in English and/or Spanish languages (verbal and written).

OTHER TASKS:

• Analyzes work methods and distribution to eliminate idle time and maximize employee’s productivity and ensure appropriate levels of staffing.
• Keep control of inventory and labeling of products in the Department to ensure compliance with the principle of "first in-first out (FIFO)".
• Check the inventory items are properly organized and stored in the designated storage and arranged in crates and pallets according to company standards.
• Generates and reviews reports as required for the department.
• Request materials and equipment in the Department, promoting the efficient use and monitoring expiration dates.
• Monitor and support studies that reveal the prices of competing products and reports the findings.
• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly sales.
• Monitors employees’ compliance of Food Handling Certificates and badge
• Ensures compliance with procedures in the opening and closing of the Club in accordance to checklist.
• Monitors throw away items on a daily basis.
• Performs Manager on Duty functions as required.
• Plans, Supervisors and inputs into the system employee schedules and changes necessary.
• Monitors employees’ performance, and reviews training needs as required.
• Prepare materials for the Department and maintain updated control of inventory.
• Responsible for the efficient administration of department budget.
• Maintain and control the preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment.
• Train the staff in your department to use, maintain and operate properly all the equipment.
• Upholds and manages health, safety and hygiene in the area.