Center Store Manager

Position Summary

Lead day-to-day operations of a retail store department, ensuring associates are trained, the department is fully staffed, operates at company standards, and meets all company goals and key performance indicators.

• Order and maintain inventory, using inventory control procedures to ensure product freshness and quality.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, condition, and ensure all product is stored appropriately.
• Manage a team to complete stocking, production, and additional tasks to ensure product quality, production planning, accuracy, and date-sensitive rotation; handle spoiled/damaged products per guidelines.
• Maintain familiarity with all products carried in the department and throughout the store, including advertised items, special prices, coupon deals, and other sales and rewards program features.
• Communicate and execute weekly and period Flight Plan to meet company expectations and timelines.
• Use scheduling tools and software to manage labor control, overtime control, and payroll expense for the department.
• Implement "Our Winning Recipe" and model core values and competencies.
• Oversee department staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.
• Develop and monitor department goals and forecasts as required.
• Participate in daily huddles, manager meetings, and district or company-level meetings via phone, online, or in person as needed.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, well-stocked department, following the structure of the day guidelines and "Prime Time" standards.
• Ensure food safety and all safety guidelines are always followed; take immediate corrective action if not followed.
• Develop and implement plans that result in meeting company goals and key performance indicators.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Graduate (or GED); work experience preferred.
• Two years of retail experience preferred.
• One year supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bookkeeping skills.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving, and conflict management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and a hands-on approach.
• Good strategic planning and business acumen.
• Knowledge of retail store operations and retail management systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Spanish language communication desirable (depending on location).

May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally; stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently; work in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and moderate noise. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Spartan Nash offers a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

Spartan Nash is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invest in associate development, celebrate success, foster communication, and promote belonging. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.