Experience managing staff is preferredPositive attitudeAbility to plan, present and effectively implement projects and initiativesAbility to work within a team environmentExcellent Leadership skills including leading your peersProficient in Microsoft products, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Power PointEffective communication skills and the ability to train individuals or groups on all aspects of perishable operationsKnowledge and practice of food safety and sanitation regulations and requirementsKnowledge of retail operation metrics and shrink controlsKnowledge of the customer, their needs and wants, and unique aspects of the marketStrong people leadership capabilities, including the ability to build strong working relationshipsDemonstrated sense of urgency with the ability to drive and sustain positive change in the organization. PurposeThis position provides leadership, expertise, training, and guidance to Regional Field staff, Store Managers, Meat Cutters and store associates on all phases of perishable operations with a special emphasis on meat operations, including product knowledge, ordering product, cold chain, management, quality assurance, food safety, sanitation, shrink control, product merchandising, COOL program compliance and managing a profitable department.