STORE MANAGER - MCKEESPORT, PA STORE #14967

Dollar General•McKeesport, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is responsible for managing all 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, operates effectively, maintains accurate inventory and financial controls, provides strong customer service, and complies with company policies and procedures. The manager oversees employee recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and development, and ensures the store is opened and closed each day. The position also evaluates store performance and business trends, manages ordering and inventory, maintains merchandise presentation and store conditions, and completes required documentation. Work involves frequent walking or standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; occasional climbing step ladders up to six feet; some handling of store equipment and merchandise; lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 55 pounds; and regular driving of a personal vehicle for meetings, visits to other stores, and deposits. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, with occasional exposure to outdoor weather, hazardous cleaning solutions, and extreme cold in freezers.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures, including cashier accountability and deposit control.
Ability to perform cash register functions to generate reports.
Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
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 and store keys.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to solve problems and handle a variety of situations.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of management experience in a retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, and retain qualified employees in accordance with labor laws and company policies, ensuring appropriate staffing.
Train employees, conduct performance evaluations, identify performance gaps, provide solutions or counseling, and take disciplinary action up to termination when appropriate.
Recommend employee pay rates and advancement.
Communicate performance, conduct, and safety expectations, and coordinate meetings and events related to safety, security, and policies.
Ensure the store is effectively opened and closed each day, including personally opening at least twice per week and closing at least twice per week.
Review operating statements to identify business trends, sales and profitability opportunities, expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
Manage ordering and inventory by reviewing ordering plans, seasonal direction, inventory issues, and BSR/cycle counts weekly.
Facilitate merchandise staging, stocking, and storage according to company work processes.
Ensure merchandise is presented according to established practices, including proper use of fixtures, pricing, and signage.
Maintain accurate inventory through control of damages, markdowns, scanning, paperwork, and facility controls.
Protect the financial integrity of the store through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
Provide customer service leadership.
Maintain a clean, organized store and a safe, secure working and shopping environment.
Ensure the store has the tools needed to perform required tasks.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employee compliance.
Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.