FRONT END/LEAD CLERK

The Kroger Co.; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Wisconsin is seeking a Front End Operations Associate to support day-to-day front end department operations, policies, and procedures while upholding our core values.

You will help train and coach front end supervisors, improve customer service efficiency, and work with store management to maintain a clean, welcoming checkout area and rapid response to shopper needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Retail store experience with emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to multi-task and handle large workloads.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ACE, Supersked).
• Understanding of department operations (people management, merchandising, inventory, shrink, scheduling, expenses).
• Strong integrity and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Explore and develop more effective processes for Front End and related areas.
• Design a cleaner, more efficient working environment for Front End and Accounting.
• Ensure safe, effective customer service across the department.
• Improve Shopping Experience Progress Report, Customer Tracker, Associate Tracker, Cash Over/Short, CCG, ELMS utilization, Customer Comment Cards, FES Evaluations, Bob Audits, and Key Retailing Measurements.
• Provide training and follow up on all aspects of Key Retailing.
• Coach and train customer service manager and front end supervisors.
• Promote company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner.
• Support store management in maintaining a clean, pleasant shopping environment at checkout stands and related areas.
• Follow through on special assignments and perform any duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Customer service

Front-end operations

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team supervision

Inventory management

Labor scheduling

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ACE

Supersked

Job description

Job Description

Provide day-to-day support of all Front End department operations, policies, processes and procedures. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Job Description

Provide day-to-day support of all Front End department operations, policies, processes and procedures. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Explore and develop more effective and efficient processes, policies and procedures for Front End, Customer Service Center and Accounting.
• Design a cleaner, more efficient working environment for Front End, Customer Service and Accounting.
• Ensure safe, effective and efficient customer service is provided throughout department.
• Improve Shopping Experience Progress Report, Customer Tracker, Associate Tracker, Cash Over/Short, CCG, ELMS utilization, Customer Comment Cards, FES Evaluations, Bob Audits, and Key Retailing Measurements.
• Provide training, support and follow up on all aspects of Key Retailing.
• Coach and train customer service manager and front end supervisors.
• Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive and respectful manner.
• Support store management and customer service manager in maintaining a well-organized, clean, pleasant shopping environment at the check stands, front-end, Self Service Checkouts, Customer Service Center, Accounting Room and parking lot area.
• Follow through on special assignments and perform any and all duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, or nights as the work demands.
• Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed (emphasis on Prime Time)
• Store retail experience with an emphasis on customer service and front-end operations.
• Ability to multi task and handle large workloads.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn a wide range of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ACE, Supersked, etc.
• Understanding of all key components of department operations (ie. Managing people, merchandising, inventory management, shrink control, customer service, labor scheduling, expense control)
• Past work record must exhibit a high level of integrity and dependability.

Desired

• Thorough experience in customer service and all phases of front-end operations.