Store Manager In Waterford PA

Dollar General•Waterford, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing store employees and effectively planning and implementing store processes, including ordering, receiving, stocking, presentation, selling, staffing, and support. The role ensures the store is properly staffed, opened and closed, operates in compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws, and provides a safe, organized shopping and working environment. The Store Manager oversees employee recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, development, and retention; store operations and inventory; merchandise presentation; cash controls and security; customer service; and required paperwork. The manager also evaluates operating statements and business trends, follows up on replenishment and cycle counts, and ensures that the store has the tools needed to perform required tasks.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling, cashier accountability, and deposit control.
Ability to perform IBM cash register functions to generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices, including deposits, store keys, and the SAFE program.
Good organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations with limited standardization.
High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.
Ability to frequently walk and stand, bend, stoop, and kneel; regularly drive or provide personal transportation for work-related duties.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds; occasional ladder climbing.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish speakers may be preferred at certain store locations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of management experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, develop, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies.
Ensure the store is properly staffed and effectively opened and closed each day; personally open at least twice per week and close at least twice per week.
Conduct performance evaluations, address performance or conduct gaps through appropriate solutions or counseling, and make recommendations about pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations; coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Order merchandise to meet or exceed in-stock targets; review ordering plans, seasonal direction, and inventory issues weekly; follow up on replenishment and cycle counts.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage in accordance with company processes.
Ensure merchandise presentation follows established practices, including proper fixture use, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory by controlling damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect the store’s financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash-control procedures.
Provide customer-service leadership and maintain a clean, organized, safe, and secure store.
Ensure the store is equipped with the tools needed for required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
Drive or provide personal transportation for bank deposits and, occasionally, management meetings or visits to other Dollar General stores.