Produce Manager - 5203 W. Walnut Avenue, Visalia, CA 93277

Save Mart Supermarkets • Castro Valley, CA

105d • $77,091 - $101,182

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) works in tandem with the Store Manager in directing and leading all aspects of the day-to-day store operations and is responsible for overall direction and leadership of store-operations in collaboration with the Store Manager. The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for and determines final decisions on store operations in the absence of the Store Manager. The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for managing store conditions, product quality, and store inventory at all times, even when the Store Manager is present. The Assistant Store Manager is also responsible for leading and directing the front-end and center-store operations, including directly providing team members with work assignments, direction, training, coaching and counseling and directing the team to meet or exceed expected company service levels. The Assistant Store Manager is directly responsible for achieving maximum sales and gross profits for Center Store and Front-end operations and collaborating with perimeter department managers to devise and implement strategies that control labor, utilities and other operating expenses; ensuring compliance to all related laws and company programs; and meeting or exceeding all budgets and goals. The Assistant Store Manager also has direct responsibility for hiring, training and developing team members and team members' work performance to continually exceed customer expectations to maintain the 'Customer Connection.' The Assistant Store Manager also manages and directs the in-store training program for all team members and is responsible for the professional development of all store team members. The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the weekly work schedules for team members to achieve optimal labor efficiency and service.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership/team building skills.
• Strong communication (written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, coaching/mentoring, training skills.
• Proven abilities in decision making, delegation and negotiation.
• Strong organization, administration and financial skills.
• Fundamental understanding of labor contracts.
• Knowledge of Store operations and financials, store hazardous materials and food safety rules, employment law, applicable union contractual agreement language, interviewing techniques and hiring practices.
• Four-year college degree (or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience).
• Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages all front-end store operations, oversees and directs team members to meet or exceed expected service levels.
• Oversees and directs cash management, develops and implements staff work shift schedules and conducts time management training for team members.
• Has direct oversight of perimeter departments and team members, including providing direction, assignments and duties.
• Independently evaluates 'out-of-stocks' and audits product quality to ensure 'date integrity' throughout the store.
• Supervises, directs and coaches team members in the performance of their duties.
• Completes performance reviews and provides actionable feedback.
• Responsible for making and participating in team member advancement and disciplinary decisions.
• Manages the in-store training program and develops subject matter content.
• Provides ongoing developmental opportunities for all team members.
• Participates in all aspects of the recruiting and hiring process.
• Promotes effective two-way communications with customers and all store team members.
• Drives customer focus throughout the store and assists with the execution of Customer Connection programs.
• Directly supports the achievement of storewide sales goals.
• Ensures compliance with Company sanitation, safety, security and other policies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities
• Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree