Center Store Assistant Department Manager PM

Festival Foods; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Festival Foods in Stevens Point is seeking a Center Store Assistant Manager-PM to provide operational and leadership support across Grocery, Frozen/Dairy, Natural & Organic, and Health & Beauty Care/General Merchandise departments.

You will adapt daily to business needs, maintain department standards, oversee inventory and pricing, and support afternoon and night shift operations while training and guiding associates to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Lead and Support Center Store departments, adapting based on daily business needs.
• Ensure Leadership Continuity: Step in and lead teams in the absence of Center Store Manager(s).
• Train Associates: Train, coach, and re-train new and current associates as needed to ensure high performance.
• Meet Department Standards: Ensure all department standards, including inventory levels, pricing, and cleanliness, are met consistently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Center Store departments as needed.
• Step in to lead teams in absence of Center Store Manager(s).
• Train, coach, and re-train associates to maintain high performance.
• Maintain inventory levels, pricing, and cleanliness.

Job description

Location : Name

Stevens Point

Position Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Job Title: Center Store Assistant Manager-PM

Reports to: Center Store Manager

SUMMARY:

The Center Store Assistant Manager-PM provides operational and leadership support across multiple departments—including Grocery, Frozen/Dairy, Natural & Organic, and Health & Beauty Care (HBC)/General Merchandise (GM)—flexibly shifting focus based on daily business needs. The Center Store Assistant plays an important role in maintaining department standards, ensuring accurate inventory levels and pricing, and supporting afternoon and night shift operations. Through collaboration with Center Store leadership, the Center Store Assistant Manager-PM adapts based on priorities, and works alongside associates to train, guide, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and Support Center Store departments, adapting based on daily business needs.
• Ensure Leadership Continuity: Step in and lead teams in the absence of Center Store Manager(s), ensuring associates are supported and department standards are maintained.
• Train Associates: Train, coach, and re-train new and current associates as needed to ensure high performance. Reinforce company culture, guest service, and performance expectations to all Center Store associates.
• Meet Department Standards: Ensure all department standards, including inventory levels, pricing, and cleanliness, are met consistently. Observe sales floor and back stock conditions, taking action to address any areas of opportunity.