Bakery Department Lead: Grow, Coach & Drive Fresh

Martin's Super Markets; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits package

Job summary

SpartanNash in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Department Manager to lead daily department operations, ensuring staffing, training, and adherence to company standards and KPIs.

You will order and rotate inventory, review received shipments, supervise stocking and production tasks, and maintain product freshness while enforcing safety guidelines. You will also coach staff, manage schedules, and support department goals with strong leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of retail experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and bookkeeping skills.
• Leadership abilities with capability to manage in a hands-on environment.
• Knowledge of retail operations and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day department operations in a retail store.
• Train and develop associates, manage staffing and scheduling.
• Order, rotate, and inspect inventory for freshness and quality.
• Review received orders for amount, quality, count, and weight.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed and drive department goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bookkeeping

Organization

Decision-making

Problem solving

Conflict management

Strategic planning

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Retail management systems

Job description

SpartanNash in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Department Manager to lead daily department operations, ensuring staffing, training, and adherence to company standards and KPIs.

You will order and rotate inventory, review received shipments, supervise stocking and production tasks, and maintain product freshness while enforcing safety guidelines. You will also coach staff, manage schedules, and support department goals with strong leadership.