Center Store Manager

SpartanNash•Mandan, ND

About The Position

The Center Store Manager leads the day-to-day operations of a department in a SpartanNash retail store. The role ensures associates are trained, the department is appropriately staffed and operating to company standards, and department goals and key performance indicators are met. The manager oversees inventory, receiving, product handling and rotation, staffing and development, scheduling, labor and payroll expense, department planning, and store standards for food safety and safety. The position requires working in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and possible exposure to outside weather conditions. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent GED.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bookkeeping skills.
  • Organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
  • Leadership abilities and capability to work in a hands-on environment.
  • Strategic planning and business acumen skills.
  • Knowledge of retail store operations and retail management systems.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

  • Two years of retail experience.
  • One year of supervisory experience.
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish, depending on company location.

Responsibilities

  • Order and maintain department inventory, following inventory control procedures to ensure product freshness and quality.
  • Review received orders for quantity, quality, count or weight, and condition, and ensure products are stored appropriately.
  • Lead stocking, production, and other department tasks to ensure product quality, production planning, accuracy, and date-sensitive rotation.
  • Ensure spoiled or damaged products are handled according to established guidelines.
  • Maintain familiarity with products throughout the department and store, including advertised items, special prices, coupon deals, and sales and rewards program features.
  • Communicate and execute the weekly and period Flight Plan according to company expectations and timelines.
  • Use required tools and software to manage schedules according to forecast guidelines.
  • Implement and maintain work schedules, labor control, overtime control, and department payroll expense.
  • Implement Our Winning Recipe and model company core values and competencies.
  • Manage department staffing, training, associate performance, and career development.
  • Develop and monitor department goals and forecasts.
  • Attend and participate in daily huddles, manager meetings, and district- and company-level meetings as required.
  • Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department using structure-of-the-day guidelines and Prime Time standards.
  • Ensure food safety and safety guidelines are followed throughout the store and take immediate corrective action when they are not.
  • Develop and implement plans to meet company goals and key performance indicators.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
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