Grocery Dept Manager - Hartland Twp, MI

Meijer•Hartland, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grocery Dept Manager leads team member engagement and development within their span of care, including recognition, feedback, coaching, performance management, training, succession planning, and career discussions. The manager directs Leads and Team Leaders and is accountable for grocery-area operations and financial results, including shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and conflict resolution. The role oversees execution of corporate plans and owns budget line items in the P&L to help maximize sales and productivity. It also involves identifying process improvements, supporting compliance and store condition management, and serving as a steward of Meijer culture. Other duties may be assigned or 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.
Innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.

Responsibilities

Engage with team members to support onboarding, training, development, coaching, and feedback.
Identify talent and conduct career discussions to support store staffing and a diverse 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 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 condition management throughout the store, and follow store compliance procedures.
Ensure Team Leaders and Leads provide guidance, assign daily work, and identify team member training needs.
Direct Leads and Team Leaders and resolve team member and customer conflicts.
Identify and implement process improvements.
Serve as a steward of Meijer culture.