Evening Retail Operations Leader Trainee

Hannaford Supermarkets; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Damariscotta, ME is seeking a Department Manager to lead their retail operations. You will oversee store associates, merchandise quality and presentation, and customer service standards to support Hannaford strategies.

You will build strong team relations, train associates, and ensure food safety and sanitation compliance across the department. The role emphasizes managing for performance, maintaining inventory accuracy, and achieving departmental financial objectives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of store operations and total store merchandising techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.
• Demonstrated good judgement solving problems and making decisions.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage associates across multiple departments.
• College degree or equivalent preferred.
• Must be accredited as a Certified Food Safety Manager or able to achieve accreditation within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment to retain associates and customers.
• Ensure that all quality standards are met.
• Manage department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Maintain the department's appearance and presentation.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet department needs.
• Attain departmental financial objectives.
• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of assigned department associates.
• Provide excellent customer service and leadership in daily operations.
• Use available tools to manage performance and inventory.
• Maintain records of production, shrink, sales and inventory.
• Meet physical requirements of the position.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Damariscotta, ME is seeking a Department Manager to lead their retail operations. You will oversee store associates, merchandise quality and presentation, and customer service standards to support Hannaford strategies.

You will build strong team relations, train associates, and ensure food safety and sanitation compliance across the department. The role emphasizes managing for performance, maintaining inventory accuracy, and achieving departmental financial objectives