STORE LEADER

Based in the Midwest, Ruler Foods merged with The Kroger Company in 1999. Today, we’re proudly serving Ruler customers in 48 stores throughout Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose:
To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Ruler family!

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the store including training and developing effective store team members to achieve desired sales and EBITDA results. Responsible for the coaching and development of all store team members. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
• Lead store teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operation initiatives
• Work with store assistant leaders, shift leads, and team members to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation
• Achieve or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, revenue and profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals
• Drive cost effective sales working with store assistants and shift leads to produce and maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store’s contribution
• Discuss store-level financial performance to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store assistants and shift leads
• Understand and react to the competitive landscape within the district and store
• Demonstrate inclusionary leadership, expect inclusive behavior from team members, and support the efforts of the store and area
• Utilize division associates to enable store to achieve financial goals and ensure communication, implementation and execution of division marketing plan
• Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations that the store serves
• Communicate all necessary information to store team members enabling them to effectively carry out their duties
• Maintain responsibility for store staffing, retention, and reducing turnover
• Provide timely feedback to store team members on individual and store performance
• Manage labor and supply costs on a daily basis to meet customer service and financial targets
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and division policies
• Keep up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; ensure team members and store location comply with laws and regulation applicable to the company
• Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Physical demands include but are not limited…