Joshua Wheeler
Kettering
Summary
Results-driven Meat Department Manager with over 17 years of experience in optimizing operations and training staff. Proven success in reducing waste, improving inventory control, and driving sales through effective merchandising strategies. Dedicated to maintaining high sanitation standards and exceptional customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Kroger
Dayton, OH
11.2008 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of meat department to ensure product quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate contracts and maintain quality assurance for all meat products.
- Developed and implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for meat preparation, presentation, and customer service.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust product offerings to meet customer preferences.
- Established effective merchandising strategies that enhanced product visibility and drove customer engagement.
- Led initiatives to improve operational efficiency, resulting in streamlined workflows within the department.
- Ensured adherence to health regulations by conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Trained new employees in company policies, best practices, and procedures for handling meat products safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellbrook High School
Bellbrook, OH06.2005
Skills
- Cutting methods
- Sanitation standards
- Temperature monitoring
- Inventory ordering
- Merchandising tactics
- Pricing strategy
- Pricing
- Pricing management
- Staff leadership
- Employee development
- Loss prevention methods
- Temperature control
Accomplishments
Meat Cutter Certification
Seafood Manager Certification
Assistant Meat Manager Certification
Meat Manager Certification
Power Jack and Straddle Stacker (PIT) Certification
Employee of the Month Award
New Hire Trainer Certification
Presidential Award Recipiant
Certification
Meat Cutter
PIT
New Hirer Trainer
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Kroger
11.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bellbrook High School