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How much do meat department manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for meat department manager in Perham, MN is $41,407.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,900.00 and $39,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a meat department manager do?

As a meat department manager, your duties and responsibilities are to oversee the butcher or deli section of a grocery store. You help schedule shifts and hire and train new employees on how to maintain product quality, operate specialized butcher’s machinery used for cutting meat, and weigh products. You also teach them proper packaging techniques. As the meat department manager, you are responsible for keeping your department sanitary and efficient and addressing concerns from customers. You also consult with sales managers and others at the grocery store to assess goals and strategies to increase sales.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a meat department manager?

To thrive as a Meat Department Manager, you need expertise in meat cutting, inventory management, food safety regulations, and retail operations, typically supported by prior experience or training in meat handling. Familiarity with commercial meat processing equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and food safety certifications such as ServSafe is often required. Strong leadership, customer service, and organizational skills help you effectively manage staff and interact with customers. These competencies ensure efficient department operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality customer experiences.

What are some common challenges faced by meat department managers, and how can they be addressed?

Meat Department Managers often face challenges such as maintaining product quality and freshness, managing inventory to minimize waste, and ensuring food safety compliance. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective communication with team members and close coordination with suppliers are also essential to address these challenges, along with ongoing staff training and adherence to store policies. Proactively monitoring sales trends and adjusting orders accordingly can help control inventory and reduce shrink.

What is the difference between Meat Department Manager vs Butcher?

AspectMeat Department ManagerButcher
CredentialsFood safety certifications, management experienceButchery certifications, knife skills
Work EnvironmentSupervises staff, manages inventory in retail or grocery storesPrepares and cuts meat in retail or specialty shops
Employer & IndustryGrocery stores, supermarkets, wholesale clubsButcher shops, meat markets, grocery stores
Search & ComparisonOften compared for managerial roles in meat departmentsCompared for hands-on meat preparation skills

The Meat Department Manager oversees the entire meat department, including staff management and inventory control, while the Butcher focuses on meat cutting and preparation. Both roles require knowledge of food safety, but the manager's role is broader, involving supervision and business operations, whereas the butcher specializes in craftsmanship and meat processing.

How much do meat department managers make in the US?

Meat department managers in the US typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, with the average around $50,000 to $60,000. Salaries can vary based on experience, store size, location, and certifications such as meat cutting or food safety training.
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Infographic showing various Meat Department Manager job openings in Perham, MN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,407 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Farm Manager - Menahga, MN - Jennie-O

Columbus Craft Meats

Menahga, MN

$56K - $73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Farm Manager

Full Time - Salaried

  • Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.  The base hiring pay range for this role is between $56,732 - $73,900 per year, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Purpose of Position: 

  • Maximize Grow Out Farm productivity and profit by planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities in assigned Brood or Grow Facility that meet and/or exceed customer specifications.
  • Document plans and programs; help accomplish positive employee morale and retention of employees; involvement in and implement training; help maintain volume, costs, and quality of product and supplies; help promote safety and document safety issues; comply with all company policies and procedures.

Principle Accountabilities:

  • Effectively support the implementation of principles and philosophies expressed in company documents (i.e. Team Charter, Commitment, Managing Principles, and Total Customer Satisfaction, etc.) within your assigned farm departments.
  • Assist with the training of all employees working at your assigned brood/grow farm in direct communication with your Area Production Supervisor and within guidelines set forth by company policies.
  • Be responsible for the management of flocks within your assigned brood/grow farm in direct communication with your Area Production Supervisor and within the guidelines set forth by the Department Production guide to achieve optimum poult and turkey performance.
  • Assist with the planning and directing of farm work within your assigned brood/grow farm on a regularly scheduled basis within perimeters set forth by corporate and division policies.  This includes but is not limited to maintaining accurate livability records, individual flock records, monthly checklists, bird handling, timecards and attendance calendars.
  • Manage and monitor the environmental conditions of the farm's flocks, seeing that all details necessary for maximizing performance are carried out on a consistent basis.
  • Review with Area Production Supervisor any issues that are occurring and work together to come up with solutions to maintain healthy and comfortable flocks.
  • Know, understand and enforce all sanitation and biosecurity procedures as set forth by Jennie-O Company Live Production policy, along with Company policies, rules and procedures.
  • Responsible to see that your assigned brood/grow farm and working area is kept maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Ensure that feed is scheduled and ordered in a timely manner following guidelines and procedures set in place by feed mill.
  • Company safety audits are completed with results meeting or exceeding Company standards.
  • Ensure the implementation of preventative maintenance and repairs for facility, equipment and vehicles within your assigned brood/grow farm.
  • Utilize Brood/Grow Manual and share new ideas and procedures for updating with Area Production Supervisor that enhance quality and livability.
  • Review Emergency situations with employees annually and review emergency procedures for fire, standby power, emergency weather, etc.
  • Ensure farms and supporting personnel are performing their jobs in such a way that they are continually providing their customers with products/services that meet or exceed expectations.
  • Ensure compliance with all appropriate Company policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Ensure that all farm/flock inputs and outputs are fully accounted for in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Have a thorough understanding of all technical fundamentals necessary to support turkey brooding and growing operations.
  • Maintain our standard environmental requirements that have been determined necessary to maximize all advantages to show the turkeys full potential in your facility.  Responsible for the efficient usage of shavings, electricity, L.P. Gas, medications, feed, etc.
  • Assist the Area Production Supervisor in developing profit plans and capital expenditure plans on an annual basis, while being knowledgeable of resources needed for performance and setting objectives for improvement.
  • Ensure that all jobs necessary for proper performance of flocks are conducted - this includes, but limited to, poult placement, bird transfers, environmental sampling, and other farm activities.
  • Perform vaccination activities including manufacturing and administration of vaccines per Staff Veterinarian.
  • Be involved in department activities and problem solving through regular attendance of employee meetings and participation on problem solving teams.
  • Ensure that turkey handling and care is done in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
  • Fully knowledgeable of all Grow Out operating procedures and specifications.
  • Fully knowledgeable of all Basic Production sanitation procedures and policies.
  • Fully knowledgeable of all Basic Production personnel policies and benefit programs.
  • Individual is available as needed on a 24 hour, 7 day per week schedule.  Work   assigned weekends and assigned holidays.

Minimum Qualification:

  • Good work history - stability with previous employment or internal position (1 year minimum).
  • Performance results - must have met expectations with previous employer, and/or Jennie-O Turkey Store (internal candidate) in the following:
    • Attendance and Dependability
    • Performance:  Quantity and Quality
    • Behavior and Cooperation
  • Individual must have a valid driver license with good vehicle operating records.
  • Must be in good physical condition (able to wear eye and respiratory, and any/all safety protection for extended periods of time).
  • Individual must occasionally to frequently be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, lift, and carry at least 50 pounds.
  • Willing to work 7 days/week up to 2 weeks at a time.
  • Good math ability to perform farm inventory and other record keeping tasks.
  • Good mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools to perform minor repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Must possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Four years of experience in the field of poultry with responsibilities and standard performance results (preferably turkeys).

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

What you will receive:

  • Competitive pay with pay increases
  • You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
  • Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
  • Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
  • Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Employment with a solid employer - People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

About Hormel Foods - Inspired People. Inspired Food.
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS, SKIPPY, SPAM, HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE, APPLEGATE, WHOLLY, HORMEL BLACK LABEL, COLUMBUS, JENNIE-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement - Inspired People. Inspired Food. - to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

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