General Merchandise Department Manager

Meijer; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-oriented company as a General Merchandise Department Manager in Fairfield, OH. Lead team members, manage operations, and drive performance while fostering an inclusive environment. This role focuses on team engagement, operational excellence, and customer service.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Scheduling Flexibility

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Education Assistance

Team Member Discount

Development Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
• Progressive leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with team members for onboarding, training, and development.
• Overseeing area operations and financial results.
• Driving safety and compliance storewide.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

We are seeking a dedicated General Merchandise Department Manager to join Meijer at our Fairfield, OH location. The Department Manager is responsible for team member engagement, driving recognition, feedback, coaching, performance management, training, development, and succession planning. The role involves directing Leads and Team Leaders, managing area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, staffing, conflict resolution), and serving as a steward of the Meijer culture.

What You'll be Doing:

• Engaging with team members to ensure onboarding, training, development, coaching, and feedback support success.
• Identifying talent and engaging in career discussions to support staffing and a diversified talent pipeline.
• Upholding Meijer standards through candid discussions and fostering growth within the organization.
• Overseeing area operations and financial results, executing corporate plans to maximize sales and productivity, and owning budget line items.
• Driving safety and compliance storewide, managing store condition, and following all procedures.
• Guiding Team Leaders and Leads in assigning daily work and training needs.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

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 for providing industry-leading service.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members.
• Ability to analyze financial and statistical data for decision-making.
• Commitment to safety practices.
• Creative thinking and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising.
• Strong business acumen.
• Innovative attitude to set industry standards.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.