Position Summary Supervises and participates in the daily operations of the Meat Department. Supports the Meat Department management team in promoting a high level of productivity. Implements and upholds proper Meat Department and general safety procedures and standards. Maintains courteous member service at all times. Follows proper safety procedures and standards. Job Duties/Essential Functions • Develops, coaches, counsels, and directs Meat Department personnel • Monitors employee performance and provides proactive feedback to promote teamwork and accountability • Participates in the employment process by making recommendations for hiring, promotion, and termination • Participates in Meat Department employee evaluations • Responds to employee concerns using problem solving skills, tact, and discretion in accordance with the Costco Employee Agreement and other applicable regulations • Approves timecards and other reports • Implements and upholds proper Meat Department and general safety procedures and standards • Logs sanitation procedures performed on daily report • Follows safety and security procedures and reads labels for proper use and precautions of cleaning products • Assists with stocking cases and follows department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished product • Follows Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) guidelines for cleaning and sanitation of all equipment • Completes and complies with 11 Commandments of Quality Assurance, Food Safety Certification, and all safety training required by warehouse and Meat Department • Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary • Determines production requirements and participates in meat cutting • Checks quality and consistency of finished merchandise and oversees merchandise presentation and merchandising • Reviews sanitation log and checks for health code compliance • Approves and submits physical inventory periodically and orders to buying office for equipment, merchandise and supplies • Provides prompt and courteous customer service to members, employees, and vendors. Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery • Computer, copier, phone, band saw, tenderiser, grinder, wheeled racks, wrapping machine and pressure washer. Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry specific skills that candidates should possess) - Education/Training: High School Certificate or Trade Qualification (Butcher). - Licenses/Certifications: None - Experience/Skills: Supervisory or leadership experience Butchery, meat cutting or comparable experience Strong customer service, communication, interpersonal and organisation skills Problem solving and critical thinking Basic knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets), AS400 and basic math skills Other specific requirements Satisfactory Criminal Record Check To continue the career development of our supervisors, rotations will occur into other departments or areas of the business. If successful, you will be required to undertake role & department specific training within specified timeframes