Grocery Third Manager

Main Responsibilities

• Performs ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking and merchandising duties
• Aids the Grocery Manager in planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day operations of the grocery department and front-end functions
• Provides recommendations regarding regular and seasonal merchandise requirements and special sales needs
• Prepares “to do list” for night stockers, closes out discontinued items, and implements price-changing procedures
• Controls shrink
• Prevents the sale of out-of-code products
• Opens and closes the store
• Ensures compliance with Company sanitation, safety, security, and other policies
• Recommends corrective action as needed
• Implements emergency procedures in the event of equipment and computer software malfunctions
• Handles customer complaints, in the absence of the Store Director and the Grocery Manager
• Performs duties of the Receiving Clerk in the absence of the Receiving Clerk
• Performs all job duties with accuracy, honesty, and integrity

Requirements

• An extensive retail background with prior management experience related to retail operations
• A thorough understanding of overall Company practices, policies, and procedures
• Strong written and oral communication skills, good leadership and interpersonal skills, the proven ability to manage and develop people, and the ability to maintain composure in dealing with customers, vendors, and co-workers
• The ability to be a team player
• Knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices policies
• Ability to judge and react to business activity
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and weights and measures
• Knowledge and ability to implement emergency procedures in the event of a disaster or equipment or computer software malfunctions
• Ability to operate and train others in the operation of Front End cash registers and/or scanning equipment
• Ability to operate ordering equipment
• Knowledge and ability to implement emergency procedures in the event of a disaster or equipment or computer software malfunctions

Qualifications

• Knowledge and compliance with state and federal regulations
• Friendly, courteous, takes initiative, and maintains composure in dealing with customers, co-workers, and vendors
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, customers, vendors, and the public
• Analytical ability to handle administrative details such as planning, reporting, meeting operation objectives, scheduling, supervising, and making hiring and disciplinary action recommendations
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, frequently reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 80 lbs
• May climb ladders
• May utilize cleaning supplies and chemicals and safety cutters
• Complies with all Company policies including attendance, grooming standards, and dress codes
• Maintains Certified Food Safety Manager certification