Dairy & Frozen Department Leader

Meijer Inc.; Sturgis (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer is seeking a Store Leader to plan, direct and supervise team members across store operations. You will mentor staff, drive sales while controlling shrink, and maintain high standards of customer service and store appearance.

The role involves staffing, training, and promoting from within, with focus on safety, program adherence, and delivering Meijer’s service standards across all departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of related retail experience.
• One year of management experience.
• Rotational assignments in store areas such as meat, bakery, produce and deli; customer service and product flow experience is helpful.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members to provide clear directions.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts by addressing root causes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to teach suggestive selling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor team members across the organization including SDITs and hourly staff.
• Successful completion of all required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Staffing, selection and hiring to meet staffing needs.
• Promotes succession planning by providing career paths and development for team members; involved in promotion decisions.
• Documents and applies disciplinary actions and makes discharge recommendations.
• Responsible for P&L, achieving sales and maintaining shrink for the department.
• Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.
• Mentors and coaches the team to exceed sales goals and maintain Meijer standards.
• Ensures team is thoroughly trained in all job aspects and completed all required training.
• Spends majority of time in-store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service is delivered.
• Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.
• Promotes a safe work environment and maintains reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Financial analysis

Mentoring

Staff development

Suggestive selling

Safety leadership

Certifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meijer is seeking a Store Leader to plan, direct and supervise team members across store operations. You will mentor staff, drive sales while controlling shrink, and maintain high standards of customer service and store appearance.

The role involves staffing, training, and promoting from within, with focus on safety, program adherence, and delivering Meijer’s service standards across all departments.