Deli Department Lead — Inventory, Training & Ops

Family Fare, LLC; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash in Byron Center, Michigan is seeking a Deli Lead to manage day-to-day department operations in a retail store. You will train associates, ensure staffing, inventory, and adherence to company standards. You will help meet goals and key performance indicators while supporting scheduling and payroll control.

The role requires high school level education, 0–2 years of retail experience, and strong communication, leadership, and organization skills. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

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.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible to order and maintain inventory in your department, while utilizing inventory control procedures to ensure product freshness and quality.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, condition, and ensure all product is stored in appropriate areas.
• Manage a team that completes all stocking, production, and additional tasks to ensure product quality, production planning, accuracy, and date sensitive rotation.
• Maintain familiarity with all products carried in the department as well as throughout the store.
• Assure that the weekly and period Flight Plan are communicated and executed to company expectations and timeline.
• Follow company policies and timelines using the required tools and software to manage scheduling, according to forecasted guidelines.
• Support the department manager in implementing and maintaining work schedules, labor control, overtime control, and payroll expense for the department.
• Attend and participate in daily huddles, manager meetings, as well as district and company level meetings via phone, online, or in person, as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bookkeeping

Organization

Product knowledge

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

SpartanNash in Byron Center, Michigan is seeking a Deli Lead to manage day-to-day department operations in a retail store. You will train associates, ensure staffing, inventory, and adherence to company standards. You will help meet goals and key performance indicators while supporting scheduling and payroll control.

The role requires high school level education, 0–2 years of retail experience, and strong communication, leadership, and organization skills. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.