Assistant Manager of Perishables - Salary

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Assistant Manager of Perishables supervises and coordinates employee activities and helps ensure customer needs are met. The position supports a friendly, customer-focused store environment while overseeing employee training and issues, merchandise ordering and displays, product quality and availability, department profitability, store standards, accounting procedures, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness. The role also assists with labor scheduling, employee performance evaluations, hiring activities, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The job includes working across store areas as needed and may involve purchasing merchandise and supplies and ordering equipment repairs. The role requires daily interaction with customers, employees, suppliers and vendors, and the general public, with occasional contact with regulatory agencies. It is a fast-paced position involving exposure to dust, noise, temperature extremes, moving equipment hazards, electrical shock risks, and chemicals and solvents. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
At least one year of retail experience, including performing Assistant Manager duties.
Ability to solve practical problems involving varied conditions and limited standardization, and to interpret instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to interview to obtain basic information, guide people by providing basic direction, follow technical manuals, and interact with people.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Visual ability to see from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet, with or without correction, and to perceive depth, color, and field of vision.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Pursuit of retail educational opportunities and continuing education whenever possible.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate employee activities and help ensure customers’ needs are met.
Promote a friendly, helpful atmosphere and provide prompt, courteous, and efficient customer service.
Oversee employee training, address employee issues, and coordinate disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Determine placement of advertising and promotional displays, and ensure appropriate product quality and quantities to meet customer and store demands and profitability.
Ensure store standards for customer service, employee relations, and departmental profitability are met.
Ensure compliance with store accounting procedures and report potential problems.
Oversee building and grounds maintenance, sanitation, and cleanliness in accordance with store and company guidelines.
Use and understand store hardware and software technology.
Assist with forecasting and reviewing labor schedules in accordance with store directors’ guidelines.
Evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions, including promotion, transfer, or dismissal.
Train and enforce safety procedures, complete customer accident and employee injury reports, and assign duties according to restrictions.
Direct merchandise ordering in the applicable areas.
Coordinate employee compliance with established policies and legal, security, sales, and record-keeping procedures.
Assist with replenishing shelf products and designing and constructing displays.
Help employees resolve problems affecting duties, productivity, and adherence to policies and procedures.
Follow company policies and individual store guidelines, and report to work as scheduled for expected hours.
Determine employee motivational needs and provide an appropriate environment.
Recruit and interview applicants, recommend or determine employment, and potentially coordinate orientations.
Stay informed about market trends, competition, products, equipment, and merchandising techniques.
Provide ongoing education to store employees about updated company and store policies, procedures, and job duties.
Recommend merchandise additions, deletions, and shelf allocation.
Pursue retail education and continuing education opportunities when possible.
Assist in all store areas as needed and work with department heads on schedules, labor issues, purchasing, and merchandising goals.
Sell merchandise to employees and customers, issue merchandise upon authorized requisition, and handle cash registers.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.
Purchase merchandise and supplies and order equipment repairs as authorized.