Grocery Dept Manager - Canton, MI

Meijer•Canton, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Meijer is seeking a Grocery Dept Manager for its Canton, Michigan store. The manager is responsible for engagement and development of team members within their span of care, including recognition, feedback, coaching, performance management, training, 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 resolution of team member and customer conflicts. The manager identifies and implements process improvements and serves as a steward of Meijer’s culture. The position also oversees execution of corporate plans, store safety and compliance, condition management, and the effective management of services and products to maximize sales and productivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 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 pipeline for team member and leadership roles.
Have 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 profit and loss statement and be accountable for operational and financial results.
Drive safety, compliance, and condition management throughout the store.
Ensure Team Leaders and Leads provide guidance, assign daily work, and identify team member training needs.
Identify and implement process improvements and serve as a steward of Meijer culture.
Manage scheduling and staffing forecasts and resolve team member and customer conflicts.