CWM Grocery Assistant Manager

Bozeman Community Food Co-op•Bozeman, MT

1d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Grocery Assistant Manager assists with management of the Grocery department and helps ensure effective, efficient operations, excellent service, safety, and a positive, supportive work environment. Working with the Grocery Manager, this role helps provide vision and direction to department staff to meet sales, margin, labor, and service goals. The position is full-time at Co-op West Main in Bozeman, Montana, with a Tuesday–Saturday schedule: 1 p.m.–9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, and 3 p.m.–9 p.m. Friday. Some schedule flexibility is available. Starting wage is $25–$27 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Experience demonstrating the ability or aptitude to meet the listed job expectations.
Experience supervising and managing staff; preferably in a retail setting.
Experience with email and MS Office software sufficient to communicate, prepare reports, and complete tasks accurately and on time.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including some early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds throughout a shift, occasionally up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more.
Ability to stand for long periods and bend and twist repeatedly.
Ability to lift product overhead and/or climb ladders while carrying product.

Responsibilities

Provide motivation, direction, and feedback to Grocery Supervisors and staff, and ensure service, product-quality, and productivity standards are met.
Ensure consistent accountability practices in the Grocery department.
Oversee coverage and emergencies with managers on duty and fill shifts as needed for emergencies.
Oversee implementation of staff training and development plans, scheduling, and other identified priorities.
Help develop and implement the daily receiving and stocking plan; adjust it as needed and communicate changes to staff and vendors.
Ensure staff receive orders according to protocols and keep shelves and coolers stocked, clean, and properly rotated.
Assist with warehouse operations, including building pallets, receiving products, and keeping the warehouse organized according to protocols.
Maintain certification on warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and high-bay stackers.
Reconcile deliveries and submit product credits.
Work with the Grocery Manager on inventory management and stocking and warehouse priorities.
Assist with merchandising, printing shelf tags, and maintaining accuracy in the perpetual inventory system.
Cashier as needed or allocate staff to meet service standards.
Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and report them to others who need to know or can help.
Maintain Grocery policies, the communication log, and the department phone list.
Perform other duties as directed.