Bakery Distribution Center Assistant Manager - Urgent Opportunity at IGA

Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual with a passion for leadership and baking? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, we have an immediate opportunity for you as the Assistant Manager of our Central Bakery Distribution Center. This operation is located within our North Park IGA, in Evansville, IN.

Houchens Industries, the parent company of IGA, is a renowned brand in the food and beverage industry. With over a century of experience and a strong foundation of diverse companies, we operate more than 400 retail grocery, convenience, and neighborhood market stores across 16 states. As an employee-owned company, we value our team members and offer a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Responsibilities: Assist the Department Manager in all of the following:

• Achieve all department budgets (G/P, Sales, T/A, SPMH, OT, Labor Percent, Inventory, and Supply Cost)
• Oversee and manage the production of baking, packaging and shipping of baked products to multiple locations.
• Involvement in hiring, testing, and training of new Associates
• Training associates for future department needs and retrain as needed
• Total department organization and sanitation
• Have good communications with Supervision, Store Manager, and Associates
• Follow and enforce all company policies and procedures
• Scheduling of Associates to have proper coverage while being fair to each Associate
• Merchandising and decorating of department
• Building a department that has good teamwork
• Maintaining pricing accuracy of department
• Maintaining superior quality
• Reviewing recaps, invoices, and monitor G.I.G. to help achieve G/P Budget
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping
• Maintaining proper rotation and ensuring that all product in cooler is dated
• Great communication and organizational skills are paramount in this role.

Requirements:

• Ability to carry 50 lbs. for a length of 20 feet
• Capability to push and pull 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, squat, climb, and lift objects overhead
• Tolerance for temperature differentials
• Availability to work nights, holidays, and weekends

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Individual and Family Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Medical Bridge Coverage
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Referral Bonus

If you are a talented and enthusiastic individual with a passion for baking, don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team at IGA. Apply now and become part of our delicious and fun-loving bakery production team!

Houchens Industries was originally founded in Glasgow, Kentucky by Ervin G. Houchens in 1917 as Houchens Foods.
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​A century later, Houchens Industries operates more than 400 retail grocery, convenience, and neighborhood market stores across 16 states. Complemented by a strong foundation of diverse companies and 18,000 employees corporate-wide, Houchens Industries is listed by Forbes as one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the world.