Food Department Manager - Retail

Meijer Inc.; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a Department Manager to lead store operations in Michigan. You will drive team engagement, train and develop staff, and manage daily activities to achieve financial and operational goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 4+ years in retail, and a strong focus on safety, merchandising, and customer service excellence. Join a family company committed to growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
• Progressive leadership experience preferred.
• Passion for industry-leading service.
• Clear direction through effective communication with team members.
• Ability to analyze financial and statistical information for informed decisions.
• Commitment to safety and compliant store operations.
• Understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising to meet customer needs.
• Strong business acumen and proactive thinking.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage team members to ensure onboarding, training, and development with coaching and feedback.
• Identify talent and conduct career discussions to support staffing and leadership pipelines.
• Conduct candid discussions to uphold Meijer standards and growth within the organization.
• Oversee area operations and financial results, including budget and P&L responsibilities.
• Drive safety, compliance, and store condition management across the store.
• Supervise Team Leaders and Leads, assigning daily work and training needs as required.
• Acknowledge that additional duties may be assigned beyond listed responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial analysis

Safety culture

Merchandising

Business acumen

Creativity

Inclusive leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leavePaid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for exceptional Food Department Managers to join Meijer, with opportunities within East and West Grand Rapids!We offer great benefits that start on day 1 - medical, dental, vision, team member discount, weekly pay, and more!The Department Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. The leader will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. The Department Manager will direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Department Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.What You’ll be Doing:Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.What You Bring with You (Qualifications):Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.Progressive leadership experience preferred.A passion to provide industry leading service.Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.A strong business acumen.An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.