Front End Operations Lead & Process Optimizer

Kroger; Phillips (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Front End Operations Associate to support day-to-day department processes and policies at our Phillips, WI location. You will help design efficient front-end workflows and ensure high-quality customer service across the department.

Responsibilities include training and coaching supervisors, promoting company initiatives, and maintaining a clean, organized shopping environment at check stands and related areas. Flexibility for varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Customer service

Front end operations

Team leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Integrity

Dependability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

ACE

Supersked

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Front End Operations Associate to support day-to-day department processes and policies at our Phillips, WI location. You will help design efficient front-end workflows and ensure high-quality customer service across the department.

Responsibilities include training and coaching supervisors, promoting company initiatives, and maintaining a clean, organized shopping environment at check stands and related areas. Flexibility for varied shifts is required.