Manager, Center Store

Spartannash Associates - Kentwood, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Kentwood, MI

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The position is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of a retail store department, ensuring that associates are trained, the department is fully staffed, and that all operations meet company standards and performance indicators. The role involves inventory management, team leadership, and adherence to food safety and operational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Order and maintain inventory in the department, ensuring product freshness and quality.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, and condition.
• Manage a team to complete stocking, production, and additional tasks to ensure product quality and accuracy.
• Maintain familiarity with all products in the department and store, including advertised items and promotions.
• Communicate and execute the weekly and period Flight Plan to company expectations.
• Implement and maintain work schedules, labor control, and payroll expense for the department.
• Model core values and competencies while implementing Our Winning Recipe.
• Manage staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.
• Develop and monitor department goals and forecasts as required.
• Participate in daily huddles and manager meetings, both in person and online.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department following company guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and safety guidelines, taking corrective action as needed.
• Develop and implement plans to meet company goals and key performance indicators.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Two years of retail experience preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization, prioritization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership abilities in a hands-on environment.
• Good strategic planning and business acumen skills.
• Knowledge of retail store operations and management systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a grocery retail environment.
• Familiarity with inventory control procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
• Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity.