Operations Manager

CVS Health•Highland Park, IL

About The Position

The Operations Manager is a member of the Store Management team and helps fulfill CVS Health’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health. The role drives store execution and performance while building customer loyalty through excellent service. Under the supervision of the Store Manager, the Operations Manager maintains an engaged and productive store team through leadership, initiative, and leading by example. The Operations Manager supports the Store Manager in the overall leadership and strategic operation of a CVS/pharmacy store, including store management and policy implementation, sales and inventory management, employee staffing, training and development, financial management, and customer service leadership. This position is not part of the CVS/pharmacy Retail Management Development Program, and Operations Managers are not eligible for direct promotion to Store Manager. Candidates seeking a short-term path to Store Manager are directed to apply for Store Manager in Training openings. The role is full-time, with anticipated hours of 40 per week. It requires a flexible schedule that may include early morning, overnight, and weekend shifts, overtime as needed, and response to urgent store issues. The typical pay range is $20.00–$34.00. The full-time position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Requirements

Deductive reasoning ability, advanced analytical skills, and computer skills.
Advanced communication, leadership, supervision, and influencing skills.
Ability to work a full-time flexible schedule, including some early morning, overnight, and weekend shifts.
Ability to work overtime as needed and respond to urgent store issues.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a retail manager or supervisor.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead others and work effectively with store crews.
Supervise, assign, and direct the activities of the store crew.
Communicate information to store crew and supervisors openly and in a timely manner.
Support the Store Manager with action plans for operational and service improvement.
Assist customers with questions, problems, and complaints.
Promote CVS customer service culture by greeting customers, offering help, and thanking them.
Support overall store management, policy implementation, sales and inventory management, staffing, training and development, financial management, and customer service leadership.