Store Manager; Garafalo CT Range

Store Manager

Hamden, CT (Shop Rite of Hamden)

Job Summary:

To effectively direct and supervise all functions and activities of the store and its Associates to achieve the Organization's goals (i.e. sales, profit, Customer Experience, and Associate Engagement) in accordance with our Purpose and Service Priorities. The Store Manager will be responsible for building and driving a culture of continuous improvement and changing behavior to positively impact the Customer experience and Associate morale.

This leader will ensure the efficiency of each department by implementing best practices to drive consistency to win in the competitive marketplace.

Essential Job Functions:

Safety (Food Safety & Compliance)

• Perform and enforce all duties are completed in accordance with all Company policies and programs, and all Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations, including all environmental, health, safety and food safety, security policies, programs, laws and regulations.
• Perform and enforce all duties are in accordance with the Company's HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer's label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Ensure a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment in accordance with Store QA standards.
• Clearly communicate and consistently enforce store and Company safety policies and procedures.
• Observe and enforce all safety regulations are followed by Associates when operating equipment.
• Observe and enforce the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment by Associates.
• Ensure training and adherence to all company procedures in emergency situations.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and in good working order; address any maintenance or equipment problems immediately.
• Ensure that Associates operating power equipment (balers, hi-lo's, power jacks, slicing machines, etc.) are 18 years of age or older.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 60 lbs.

Friendliness (Customer Experience & Associate Engagement)

• Provide strong, positive, and proactive leadership to all members of the Store Team.
• Provide clear direction, ongoing feedback and hold each Associate accountable for their performance and results.
• Coach, mentor, and encourage all Associates to be successful.
• Greet all Customers and act as a role model for providing Customers with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Participate in onboarding process and procedures of new Associates in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Recommend continuous improvements to refine or execute existing marketing strategies to improve shopper commitment to the store.
• Support current charitable promotions facing Customers (i.e. Partners in Caring, Check Out Hunger).
• Provide continual training, developmental action planning, and meaningful feedback on job performance to Associates.
• Provide opportunities for Associates to cross-train in other store departments.
• Maintain an open line of communication and work cooperatively with all business partners.
• Lead Associates to work cooperatively while encouraging enthusiasm, loyalty, and creativity.
• Encourage and recognize Associates to provide a positive Customer Experience.
• Understand all union contract and company policy parameters and apply same to daily operations and situations.
• Handle Associate/Customer conflicts providing positive resolutions.

Presentation (Personal & Department Conditions)

• Portray a professional appearance and set expectations for Associates in accordance with the Company Dress Code Policy.
• Set and maintain the expectation for the proper execution of weekly price changes.
• Monitor and ensure cleanliness and neatness in all areas of the store, including internal and external building and grounds.
• Responsible for ensuring that the store is fully stocked, rotated, and properly merchandised in all display cases, shelves and other applicable displays according to tag allocation and department standards.
• Ensure the quality of all product and secure properly in appropriate storage areas.
• Ensure the accuracy of item pricing, item locator and shelf allocation.

Efficiency (Department Operations & Regulatory Compliance)

• Supervise day to day direction of all Associates.
• Understand and utilize all required applications and current technology as relates to store Operations.
• Monitor sales, profit, cost trends, and develop plans of actions as required.
• Manage controllable expenses including payroll, maintenance, supplies, etc.
• Ensure all reports and records are accurate, complete and retained in accordance with Company policy, i.e. inventory processes, CGO processes.
• Ensure proper staffing is maintained to meet projected sales and Customer Experience needs.
• Understand and manage the impact of store financials and reports, and develop plans to achieve budgeted goals. Create and manage plans to meet Company shrink goals.
• Clearly communicate and consistently enforce store and Company policies and procedures.
• Complete all applicable store training…