Grocery Dept Manager - Champaign, IL

Meijer•Champaign, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Meijer is seeking a Grocery Dept Manager for its Champaign, Illinois store. The manager is responsible for team member engagement within their span of care, including recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. The role directs Leads and Team Leaders and is accountable for area operations and financial results, including shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling and staffing forecasts, and resolving team member and customer conflicts. The Grocery Dept Manager oversees execution of corporate plans to manage services and products effectively, maximize sales and productivity, and own assigned budget line items in the P&L. The manager drives safety, compliance, and condition management, supports the Meijer culture, and identifies and implements process improvements. This job profile is not all-inclusive; other duties may be assigned or required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 4+ years of retail, grocery, or customer service experience.
Passion for providing industry-leading service.
Ability to communicate clear and precise direction to team members.
Ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it to make informed decisions.
Ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
Proactive and creative thinking applied to the business.
Thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising to meet customer and community needs and gain sales and market share.
Strong business acumen.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where team members and vendors feel valued and supported.

Nice To Haves

Progressive leadership experience.
Innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.

Responsibilities

Engage with team members to ensure appropriate onboarding, training, development, coaching, and feedback.
Identify talent and hold career discussions to support store staffing and a diversified talent pipeline for team member and leadership roles.
Hold candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members can grow within the organization.
Oversee execution of corporate plans and management of services and products to maximize sales and productivity, and own area budget line items in the P&L.
Manage area operations and financial results, including shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling, and staffing forecasts.
Drive safety, compliance, and overall condition management throughout the store, and follow store compliance procedures.
Ensure Team Leaders and Leads provide guidance, assign daily work, and address team member training needs.
Resolve team member and customer conflicts.
Identify and implement process improvements and serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.