Overnight Grocery Foreman

The Kroger Co. • Lakewood, CO

2d

About The Position

Assist the Department Manager in planning, organizing, staffing, training, and directing Grocery Department associates. Perform production and customer service functions and help maximize store sales and profits safely and ethically in accordance with company policies and procedures. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• Be willing to work flexibly in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, or nights as work demands.
• Be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Have effective written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Be able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
• Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising, and customer service related to the sale of merchandise.
• Understand key components of department operations, including people management, merchandising, computer-assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer service, labor scheduling, and expense control.
• Know applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, OSHA compliance, and other relevant areas.
• Be qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with job tools such as power jacks, box cutters, label guns, balers, and compactors.

Nice To Haves

• Grocery retail work experience and/or backup manager experience.
• A past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Manager with organizing work, staffing department needs as authorized by store management, and training and scheduling associates to provide customers with prompt, courteous service.
• Respond appropriately to customer and associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents, and questions, remaining prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional.
• Use Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) to order appropriate quantities of merchandise and supplies and ensure proper accounting of received product and on-hand balances in the Department Manager’s absence.
• Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying merchandise; maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality, and space allocation.
• Use and coach associates in effective merchandising techniques, customer service, product presentation, and promotional activities.
• Implement company programs and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, particularly regarding dress code, grooming, sanitation, and maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Provide the Department Manager with input on department budgets, goals, and results.
• Communicate and interact with associates and customers to provide a positive impression.
• Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Keep floor, shelf, and grocery areas clean and up to sanitary standards.
• Promote, communicate, and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner.
• Demonstrate aptitude for managing people and organizing workloads.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to training programs and diverse career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed