Assistant Store Manager

WinCo Foods•Gilbert, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In coordination with a peer Assistant Store Manager, assists the Store Manager in planning, coordinating, and managing store operations to control costs, meet labor targets, maintain projected profit margins, achieve sales goals, and provide customers with a pleasant and safe shopping experience while maintaining a safe, professional work environment for employees. Monitors stock levels and replenishment to meet customers’ purchasing needs. Manages the Grocery department and may perform delegated Store Manager responsibilities when the Store Manager is absent or as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Currently enrolled in the Manager Apprentice Program and/or at least one year as a Store Manager/Director, three years as an Assistant Store Manager/Director, or equivalent management experience in a retail grocery store.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, leadership ability, interpersonal skills, and composure with customers and coworkers.
Supervisory skills, including interviewing, scheduling, hiring, counseling, training, and disciplining.
Ability to use computers with Windows applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, in a work setting.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to monitor progress and complete assignments efficiently and accurately.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain rapport with coworkers, supervisors, and buyers.
Ability to conduct visual inspections and read reports, computer printouts, and computer screens.
Ability to accept direction from multiple sources and manage time to meet deadlines.
Initiative and self-direction to multitask, prioritize tasks, phone calls, and projects, and work with minimal supervision.
Strong understanding of company practices and in-depth understanding of policies and procedures, with the ability to respond appropriately to customer and employee needs.
Minimum age requirement is 18 in Montana and Oregon and 21 in all other states.
Ability to occasionally lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate check-stand equipment such as scales, scanners, and cash registers efficiently and accurately.
Ability to use computer programs for tasks such as employee scheduling and product ordering.
Ability to stand, walk, and move rapidly for long periods; bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently; and use hands repetitively.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute weights and measures, and calculate profit margins.
Ability to perform primary duties efficiently and accurately.
Ability to work any scheduled shift, including evenings, graveyard, overnight, weekends, and holidays, as scheduled or required.
Ability to obtain certification to safely and efficiently operate required equipment, including powered industrial forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Food Handlers Certification, as required by state law.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years as a Store Manager/Director or Assistant Manager in a retail grocery store.
Management experience in a fast-paced, high-volume retail grocery store.

Responsibilities

Manage the Grocery department in compliance with company policies, applicable state and federal laws, and the store’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Monitor store appearance and conditions throughout the day to maintain cleanliness, efficiency, and productivity.
Anticipate changes and respond to store priorities.
Maintain a safe environment for customers and employees to help control liability and workers’ compensation costs.
Set a positive example through enthusiasm, integrity, appearance, ethical business practices, and leadership by example.
Monitor employee effectiveness and productivity and ensure efficient labor utilization in the Grocery department.
Evaluate and implement store merchandising plans.
Perform personnel functions as necessary, including hiring, training, disciplinary decisions, and termination.
Perform delegated Store Manager responsibilities in the Store Manager’s absence or as assigned.
Assist the Store Manager in meeting or exceeding labor and productivity goals.
Monitor and maintain product quality; ensure products are stocked, rotated, and faced, and outdated or spoiled products are discarded appropriately.
Monitor and replenish stock to meet customers’ purchasing needs.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.