GROCERY/ASST DEPT LEADER

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Manager in planning, organizing, staffing, training and directing Grocery Department associates
• Perform production and customer service functions
• Maximize store sales and profits safely and ethically in accordance with policies and procedures
• Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents and questions
• Engage yourself and counsel associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation and promotional activities
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Maintain floor, shelf and grocery areas clean and up to sanitary standards
• Communicate and interact with associates and customers to provide a positive impression
• Follow through on implementation of company programs and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Provide Department Manager with input on department budgets, goals and results
• Perform any and all duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as the work demands
• Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Able to make intelligent decisions quickly
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising and customer services related to sale of merchandise
• Understand all key components of department operations (i.e. Managing people, merchandising, computer assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.)
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, OSHA compliance, etc.
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools, (power jacks, box cutters, label guns, balers, compactors, etc.)

Qualifications

• Desired Grocery retail work experience and/or backup manager experience
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity