Retail Food Department Manager

Meijer•Benton Harbor, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a family company, Meijer serves people and communities. This role offers career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development. The Food Department Manager supports the Food Department across multiple store locations (South Haven, Benton Harbor, Stevensville, and surrounding stores), with time allocated based on business needs, particularly seasonal demands. The position offers benefits that start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, a team member discount, and weekly pay. The Department Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement, including recognition, feedback, coaching, performance management, training, development, and succession planning. They will direct Leads and Team Leaders, and are accountable for area operations and financials such as shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling, staffing, and conflict resolution. The role also involves identifying and implementing process improvements and upholding the Meijer culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
Progressive leadership experience preferred.
A passion to provide industry leading service.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members clearly and precisely.
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it for informed decisions.
Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising to meet customer needs and gain sales and market share.
A strong business acumen.
An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.

Responsibilities

Engages with team members to ensure they receive appropriate onboarding, training, development, coaching, and feedback.
Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline for team member and leadership roles.
Conducts discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have opportunities for growth.
Oversees the execution of corporate plans to ensure services and products are effectively managed, maximizing sales and productivity, and owning budget line items in the P&L.
Drives safety and compliance throughout the store, manages overall condition, and follows all compliance procedures.
Ensures Team Leaders and Leads provide guidance, assign daily work, and address training needs.
May perform other duties as assigned or required.