Department Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Department Manager jobs in Minnesota concentrate in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, with demand at every level from first-time managers overseeing a single team to senior department heads coordinating multi-site operations. The strongest hiring markets are the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where employers like Target, Mayo Clinic, and Best Buy maintain large operational footprints and consistently recruit department managers across divisions. Supply chain, merchandising, and clinical operations are among the most in-demand specialties in the state right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Build a career with a company that invests in people, strengthens communities, and creates opportunities to grow. At Coborn's, Inc., we're more than a grocery retailer. We're an employee-owned company where team members are empowered to make a difference, contribute to our success, and help shape the future of our organization. For more than 100 years, we've been committed to serving our guests, supporting local communities, and helping our team members thrive. We've also been certified as a Great Place To Work® for three consecutive years, a recognition earned entirely through employee feedback about their experience working at Coborn's, Inc.
As one of the Midwest's largest independent grocery retailers, Coborn's, Inc. operates 77 grocery stores across six states under the:
- Coborn's
- Cash Wise Foods
- Marketplace Foods
- Hornbacher's
- Tadych's Marketplace Foods
- Sullivan's Foods
- Kessler's Food & Grocery
banners. Guided by our vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, we continue to grow while staying true to our local roots and community-focused values. With more than 135 business units across our organization, team members have opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful careers.
Beyond grocery, our diverse retail operations include liquor stores, convenience stores, fuel locations, pharmacies, and franchise businesses such as Ace Hardware, Country Floral, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. Supporting it all are our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center. From neighborhood stores to behind-the-scenes operations, every team member plays a role in helping us serve our guests and strengthen the communities we call home.
In this role, the Deli Department Assistant Manager will assist the Deli Department Manager with all functions of operating a successful department. The Deli Department Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring employees are providing remarkable guest service to guests at the deli counter. This individual is a self starter who jumps in to assist with slicing, weighing, packaging and labeling of deli items for guests as needed. Additional duties include accurate recordkeeping, customer service, employee relations, expense control, inventory, shrink, public relations, stocking, and control freshness by rotating removing out-of-date merchandise. Responsible for directing staff when in charge of the department to include: directing workload, counseling, training, performance evaluations, and supervision.
What's In It For Me?
- 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
- Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
- Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
- Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
- Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
- Paid Military Leave
- Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
- Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
- Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
- Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
- 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
- Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
- Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
- Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
If you’re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Build a career with a company that invests in people, strengthens communities, and creates opportunities to grow. At Coborn's, Inc., we're more than a grocery retailer. We're an employee-owned company where team members are empowered to make a difference, contribute to our success, and help shape the future of our organization. For more than 100 years, we've been committed to serving our guests, supporting local communities, and helping our team members thrive. We've also been certified as a Great Place To Work® for three consecutive years, a recognition earned entirely through employee feedback about their experience working at Coborn's, Inc.
As one of the Midwest's largest independent grocery retailers, Coborn's, Inc. operates 77 grocery stores across six states under the:
- Coborn's
- Cash Wise Foods
- Marketplace Foods
- Hornbacher's
- Tadych's Marketplace Foods
- Sullivan's Foods
- Kessler's Food & Grocery
banners. Guided by our vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, we continue to grow while staying true to our local roots and community-focused values. With more than 135 business units across our organization, team members have opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful careers.
Beyond grocery, our diverse retail operations include liquor stores, convenience stores, fuel locations, pharmacies, and franchise businesses such as Ace Hardware, Country Floral, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. Supporting it all are our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center. From neighborhood stores to behind-the-scenes operations, every team member plays a role in helping us serve our guests and strengthen the communities we call home.
In this role, the Deli Department Assistant Manager will assist the Deli Department Manager with all functions of operating a successful department. The Deli Department Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring employees are providing remarkable guest service to guests at the deli counter. This individual is a self starter who jumps in to assist with slicing, weighing, packaging and labeling of deli items for guests as needed. Additional duties include accurate recordkeeping, customer service, employee relations, expense control, inventory, shrink, public relations, stocking, and control freshness by rotating removing out-of-date merchandise. Responsible for directing staff when in charge of the department to include: directing workload, counseling, training, performance evaluations, and supervision.
What's In It For Me?
- 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
- Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
- Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
- Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
- Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
- Paid Military Leave
- Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
- Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
- Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
- Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
- 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
- Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
- Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
- Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
If you’re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
- Must be at least 18 years of age
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Department Manager Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hy-Vee17
- Coborn's6
- Runnings4
- Floor & Decor4
- H&M3
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in department manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a closely related field
- Minimum two to five years of supervisory or team lead experience in a relevant department
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, staffing schedules, and department-level performance metrics
- Proficiency with inventory management, ERP systems, or department-specific software commonly used in Minnesota industries
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with Minnesota leadership teams
- Experience meeting compliance requirements specific to Minnesota retail, healthcare, or manufacturing regulations
Department Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a department manager in Minnesota?
Most department managers in Minnesota reach the role by combining a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or an industry-specific field with progressive supervisory experience. Minnesota does not require a state-issued license for most department manager positions, though healthcare department managers may need credentials aligned with their clinical area. Employers across the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota typically promote from within, so building experience as a team lead or assistant manager at Minnesota-based retailers, health systems, or manufacturers is the most direct path.
Which companies hire department managers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring department managers in Minnesota include Hy-Vee, Coborn's, and Runnings, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's concentration of major retail headquarters, regional health systems, and large-scale manufacturers means department manager openings appear consistently across both corporate and field-based environments.
Which Minnesota cities have the most department manager jobs?
Rochester, Woodbury, and Montevideo have the most department manager openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the bulk of demand thanks to its density of corporate headquarters, major health systems, and distribution centers, while Rochester's concentration around Mayo Clinic and its affiliated operations generates steady healthcare and administrative management openings, and Duluth's manufacturing and healthcare sectors anchor hiring in the northern part of the state.
Are there remote department manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Department manager roles are largely on-site by nature because they involve direct oversight of people, facilities, or physical inventory. About 20% of department manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in roles where the department's output is analytical or administrative, such as financial operations or digital merchandising management.
How can I get hired as a department manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a team lead or department supervisor role within a large Minnesota employer. Target, Cub Foods, Allina Health, and M Health Fairview all run structured development programs that prepare associates and supervisors for department manager positions. Starting in a shift lead, key holder, or assistant manager role in retail, healthcare support services, or manufacturing gives you the direct reports and budget exposure Minnesota hiring managers look for before promoting to a full department manager title.
Where can I find and apply to department manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to department manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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