Evening Store Operations Lead

Food Lion; Saluda (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Saluda, SC seeks an Evening Operations Leader responsible for assisting with day-to-day store operations and developing associates. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficient service, while driving sales and adherence to guidelines.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a retail environment. Candidates must meet age requirements and be capable of the physical demands of the position.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Department Manager or equivalent experience required.
• Strong understanding of store operations and total store merchandising techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.
• Good judgment solving problems, making decisions, handling complaints, arbitrating disputes and resolving grievances.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage associates across multiple departments.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a “Certified Food Safety Manager” or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment; Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the day-to-day operations of the entire store
• Responsible for hiring, training, and developing associates
• Manage performance through performance management, coaching, appraisal and disciplinary efforts
• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast and easy customer service
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of Food Lion’s Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy
• Ensure proper control of all store funds and company assets
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
• Observe and ensure compliance with company guidelines, policies, standard practices, security, safety, and food safety standards
• Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, ACIS, scheduling, CAO, and business information systems
• Support the achievement of store budgeted financial and operating results
• Maximize sales through excellent customer service and minimize shrink through proper utilization of Standard Practices to ensure that inventory and moneys are accounted for
• Ensure store conditions, customer service and satisfaction, product quality, freshness, availability, variety and execution of all policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Ensure that staffing schedules across departments meet the business needs
• Interacting with associates; ensure they have tools and training to be successful
• Complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Saluda, SC seeks an Evening Operations Leader responsible for assisting with day-to-day store operations and developing associates. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficient service, while driving sales and adherence to guidelines.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a retail environment. Candidates must meet age requirements and be capable of the physical demands of the position.