Center Store Lead - Retail Ops & Team Development

Family Fare, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash in Oscoda, Michigan is seeking a Center Store Lead to manage daily department operations, inventory, and staff. The role requires strong leadership, organization, and communication to meet company standards and key performance indicators.

You will oversee stocking, pricing, and promotions, coordinate with store leadership, and ensure compliance with safety guidelines. Prior retail experience and bilingual ability are beneficial.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate (Required) or Equivalent (GED).
• 0-2 years of retail experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and bookkeeping skills.
• Good organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Good strategic planning and business acumen skills.
• Good knowledge of retail store operations; knowledge of retail management systems.
• Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products preferred.
• Depending on location, ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day department operations to meet company standards and goals.
• Order and maintain inventory, manage markdowns for freshness and quality.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, and weight.
• Manage a team for stocking, production, and related tasks.
• Maintain familiarity with store products and promotions.
• Communicate Flight Plans weekly and ensure timely execution.
• Assist in scheduling, labor control, and payroll expense for the department.
• Ensure food safety, PPE, and safety guidelines are followed.
• Support department goals and forecasts; participate in meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

SpartanNash in Oscoda, Michigan is seeking a Center Store Lead to manage daily department operations, inventory, and staff. The role requires strong leadership, organization, and communication to meet company standards and key performance indicators.

You will oversee stocking, pricing, and promotions, coordinate with store leadership, and ensure compliance with safety guidelines. Prior retail experience and bilingual ability are beneficial.