Karen Maier
Ontario,NY
Summary
Dairy Manager with a proven track record at Wegmans Family Food Markets, enhancing department efficiency and profitability through strategic vendor management and inventory control. Excelled in building strong teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety. Skilled in performance evaluation and leveraging problem-solving abilities to exceed business objectives.
Personable and organized, with strong aptitude for managing daily operations and ensuring product quality. Understanding of dairy production processes and inventory management, combined with skills in team coordination and problem-solving. Dedicated to optimizing efficiency and achieving high standards of product freshness and customer satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Manager
Wegmans Family Food Markets
11.1999 - Current
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable product supply and favorable pricing negotiations.
- Spearheaded initiatives focused on enhancing employee morale, reducing turnover rates within the department.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced dairy department efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems.
- Streamlined dairy operations for increased productivity by optimizing staff scheduling and task delegation.
- Coordinated promotional activities alongside marketing teams to drive awareness of special offers on dairy items, increasing sales volume during peak seasons.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions on product assortment adjustments, maximizing profitability.
- Trained new employees on proper handling techniques for dairy products, emphasizing food safety procedures.
- Collaborated with store management to develop strategic plans for the growth of the dairy department in alignment with overall business objectives.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Established a culture of teamwork among staff members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving efforts.
Education
GED -
Eastridge High School
Irondequoit, NY01-1991
Skills
- Performance evaluation and feedback
- Coordination of inventory
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff supervision and training
- Customer interaction
- Relationship building and management
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Team building and leadership
- Freshness control
- Goal setting and achievement
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Task delegation
- Team training and development
- Problem-solving capacity
- Vendor management
- Computer literacy and software proficiency
Timeline
Dairy Manager
Wegmans Family Food Markets
11.1999 - Current
GED -
Eastridge High School
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