Dairy Lead

Safeway North Bend is seeking a Dairy Lead who brings care, teamwork, and energy to our busy dairy department. You will champion product quality, safety, and customer happiness, guiding the dairy team with confidence and a service-first mindset while upholding our standards and community values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily dairy operations to ensure fresh product, precise pricing, and accurate shelf placement for an inviting customer experience.
• Lead dairy team members in opening, stocking, merchandising, and maintaining clean, organized displays that highlight seasonal items and promotions.
• Monitor product quality, rotate stock, and remove expired items to protect safety and minimize waste across the department.
• Collaborate with store leadership to plan promotions, seasonal layouts, and inventory levels that maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
• Train associates on safety procedures, equipment usage, and proper dairy handling to reduce incidents and ensure compliance.
• Oversee receiving, temperature checks, and case maintenance to sustain product integrity and freshness.
• Respond to customer inquiries with knowledge, friendliness, and problem-solving to build loyalty and trust.
• Maintain proper labeling, signage, and promotional materials to support clear communication and compelling product information.
• Assess shrink, damages, and shortages, then implement corrective actions to improve profitability and store efficiency.
• Schedule staff coverage, delegate tasks, and provide timely feedback to foster a motivated and high-performing team.
• Collaborate with Bakery, Produce, and Deli teams to coordinate cross-department promotions and share best practices.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Dairy Lead in North Bend, WA is $20 to $32 per hour. This can vary depending on experience, herd size, and specific managerial responsibilities.

Safeway is an American supermarket chain founded by Marion Barton Skaggs in April 1915 in American Falls, Idaho. The chain provides grocery items, food and general merchandise and feature a variety of specialty departments, such as bakery, delicatessen, floral and pharmacy, as well as Starbucks coffee shops and fuel centers. It is a subsidiary of Albertsons after being acquired by private equity investors led by Cerberus Capital Management in January 2015. Safeway's primary base of operations is in the west with some stores located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the Eastern Seaboard. The subsidiary is headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with its parent company headquartered in Boise, Idaho.