STORE NON FOOD MGR - DG MKT in BAKERSFIELD CA S13226

About the role

Under general supervision, manage the Non-Food Department and the total store when designated as the Manager on duty. Ensure efficient and effective inventory management, appealing and profitable merchandise presentation and quality customer service. Ensure a safe working environment and provide protection for company assets according to required procedures. Provides support to other managers as requested.

Responsibilities

• When manager on duty, authorize and sign for refunds and overrides; count register; ensure money is deposited in the bank.
• Assist in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Manage the store in the Store Manager's and Assistant Manager's absence.
• Assist Store Manager and Assistant Manager, as directed, in providing training for employees.
• Assist in training assigned associates in the proper stocking of Non-Food products.
• Assist in training assigned associates in the proper presentation standards.
• Assist in training assigned associates in the proper execution of hourly recovery standards to model store standards.
• Assist Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager in ensuring adequate scheduling coverage.
• Assess work completion and follow up with associates regarding performance.
• Record Non-Food Markdowns, analyze causes, and take corrective action to prevent recurrences.
• Assist in sanitation standards and training of all associates assigned in the Non-Food area using the Cleaning Schedule.
• Assist in ensuring the execution of the store’s 7‑Day Workflow Plan as it relates to stocking standards and (Find‑Fill‑Fix) procedures.
• Assist in ensuring the store’s HHT is used as an investigative device to prevent out‑of‑stocks and overstocks.
• Assist with the organization of the receiving area.
• Assist with ensuring all merchandise is presented according to established practices and plans; utilize merchandise fixtures properly including presentation, product pricing, and signage.
• Assist with POG execution, pricing integrity (price changes, Was/Now, TRP, Ad signs), Super Tuesday pricing and signing execution.
• Assist with Tote Inventory Management processes.
• Minimize damages and markdowns; ensure accurate scanning and paperwork; follow inventory control procedures to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Assist with ensuring adherence to stated company security practices and cash control procedures when supervising operations in the Store Manager's absence.
• Assist with ensuring that customers' needs and requests are routinely addressed in an efficient and timely manner; maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires; take a lead role in receipt and handling of new merchandise; ensure sales shelf preparation and organization of staging areas for new deliveries; direct and assist associates with unloading trucks; direct new merchandise according to plan; efficiently utilize storeroom square footage to stock reserve inventory; ensure proper rotation of perishable food items; follow all prescribed cash handling procedures.
• Assist with conducting safety meetings; help maintain a clean, well‑organized store and facilitate a safe and secure working and shopping environment.
• Assist in ensuring that all equipment is functional and maintained to a required level of safety and sanitation.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three years of retail clerk experience.
• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices.
• Effective interpersonal and oral & written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan‑o‑gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of and willingness to comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• Ability and willingness to obtain required certifications in food handling.