Lead, Center Store

Role Overview: This position leads daily department operations in a retail store, ensuring staff training, proper staffing, and adherence to company standards and goals. Key Responsibilities: Manage inventory, including ordering, markdowns, and quality control; oversee receiving and storage; lead a team in stocking, production, and product rotation to maintain freshness and quality. Ensure compliance with food safety, safety, and cleanliness standards; communicate and execute weekly plans; support scheduling, labor control, and payroll management. Assist in staffing, training, performance management, and goal development; participate in meetings; maintain an attractive, well-stocked department; monitor programs for date checking and shelf cleaning. Support safety and guest experience guidelines; perform additional tasks across departments as needed. Qualifications & Skills: High school diploma or equivalent; 0-2 years retail experience preferred. Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills required. Knowledge of retail operations and management systems is beneficial. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are a plus. Physical & Environmental Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in varied temperatures and conditions. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes an inclusive, People First culture, emphasizing development and equal opportunity.