GROCERY​/DEPT LEADER

• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines; ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained

• Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud; notify management of customer or employee accidents

• Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)

• Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process

• Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs

• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory

• Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports

• Monitor and control expenses for the department

• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads

• Implement the period promotional plan for the department

• Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor

• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management

• Understand the store’s layout and be able to locate products

• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products

• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines

• Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process

• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation

• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals

• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates

• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment

• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner

• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information

• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues

• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

• High School Diploma or GED

• Any management experience

• 1 year of grocery retail experience

$30.35 - $32.51 per hour