Grocery Dept Manager - West Lafayette, IN

Meijer•West Lafayette, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grocery Dept Manager leads team member engagement and oversees the grocery area's operations and financial performance. The role includes directing Leads and Team Leaders, managing recognition, feedback, coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. The manager is accountable for area operations and financial results, including shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling and staffing forecasts, and resolving team member and customer conflicts. The role also identifies and implements process improvements and supports Meijer’s culture. The manager ensures products and services are effectively managed to maximize sales and productivity, owns budget line items in the P&L, and helps maintain safety, compliance, and store conditions. The position is based at Meijer’s West Lafayette, Indiana store.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of retail, grocery, or customer service experience.
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.
Passion for providing industry-leading service.
Innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.

Responsibilities

Engage team members within the manager’s span of care and ensure appropriate onboarding, training, development, coaching, and feedback.
Identify talent and conduct career discussions to support store staffing and a diversified talent pipeline for team member and leadership roles.
Hold candid discussions with team members to uphold Meijer standards and support their growth within the organization.
Oversee execution of corporate plans and manage products and services to maximize sales and productivity.
Own budget line items in the P&L and be accountable for area operations and financial results.
Drive safety, compliance, and 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.
Identify and implement process improvements.
Resolve team member and customer conflicts.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.