Director of Operations- Coastal Maine

Ahold Delhaize•Pleasant Hill, ME

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hannaford Supermarkets, with roots dating back to 1883 in Portland, Maine, is seeking a Director of Operations. This role involves providing leadership to balance the needs of associates, customers, and stakeholders, fostering a talent growth process, and aligning business strategy with corporate goals. The Director of Operations will ensure effective execution, continuous improvement, and the delivery of standard practices across all store operations to maximize profitable sales and achieve financial objectives. Hannaford offers a flexible, hybrid work environment for field-based positions, requiring at least 3 days a week in-store and/or at a General Office within the territory. Candidates must reside in one of Hannaford’s five operating states (ME, NH, MA, VT, NY).

Requirements

Extensive retail management experience
Thorough understanding of store operations and total merchandising practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations with solid interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify and develop talent and proactively plan for future staffing needs.
Ability to bring people together across organizational boundaries to achieve results as a team and share best practices.
Ability to anticipate future challenges, risks and opportunities and create plans to address them.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting demands.
Strong cognitive skills, including problem-solving analysis, decision-making and financial analysis.
Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and support change effectively.

Nice To Haves

College degree

Responsibilities

Coach Store Managers to strengthen retail skills and develop leaders capable of embracing our strategy and willing to accept ownership for performance.
Create and maintain a talent growth management process to ensure the development of future leaders.
Promote and role model a culture that demonstrates a genuine concern for people and their needs while fostering high standards of performance.
Openly strive for self-development through in-depth feedback to create a developmental course of action.
Demonstrate a genuine concern for people and their needs, ensuring that they are treated fairly and with respect.
Drive Hannaford strategies through implementation of practices that positively impact the district to achieve goals.
Lead a business plan process within and outside the district that highlights opportunities and drives the business forward.
Facilitate collaboration and build strong relationships with leaders, colleagues, and associates to achieve results as a team.
Make a difference in the communities we serve by maintaining quality community relations in all marketing areas.
Coach the Power of You and our commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Serve as a role model for associates, and represent the Hannaford brand to the community we do business in.