Grocery Dept Manager - Commerce, MI

Meijer•Commerce, MI

About The Position

The Grocery Dept Manager at Meijer is responsible for team member engagement and the overall operations and financial performance of the grocery area. The role oversees Leads and Team Leaders and is accountable for recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, succession planning, safety, scheduling, staffing forecasts, shrink, productivity, and resolving team member and customer conflicts. The manager also identifies and implements process improvements and supports the Meijer culture. The position focuses on developing team members and future leaders, executing corporate plans, managing products and services to maximize sales and productivity, and owning budget line items in the P&L. It also supports compliance and store condition standards, and ensures Team Leaders and Leads guide team members, assign daily work, and address training needs. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 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.

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.
Participate in candid discussions with team members to uphold Meijer standards and support their growth within the organization.
Oversee execution of corporate plans and manage services and products to maximize sales and productivity.
Own area budget line items in the P&L and be accountable for area operations and financial results.
Drive safety, compliance, and overall condition management throughout the store.
Follow store compliance procedures.
Ensure Team Leaders and Leads provide guidance, assign daily work, and address team member training needs.
Direct Leads and Team Leaders and manage area staffing, scheduling, and staffing forecasts.
Manage shrink, productivity, and resolution of team member and customer conflicts.
Identify and implement process improvements and serve as a steward of Meijer culture.