Grocery Department Lead — Growth, Training & Benefits

Lowes Foods; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K and Pension Plan

Discount for shopping

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a Grocery Manager to supervise guest service, merchandising programs, and department operations in the grocery area. The role includes stepping in for the Department Manager in their absence and driving sales performance.

The position starts at $17/hour and offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401K and pension, plus a shopping discount and paid time off. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential as you guide staff and ensure standards."

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. consistently and 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• 1-3 years of supermarket knowledge.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, push/pull stock carts and operate pallet jack for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the grocery department staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales, wage percent, and profits for the grocery department.
• Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies to maximize sales and minimize excessive inventory.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department including the backroom according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure grocery department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
• Perform product stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
• Maintain department’s staffing and scheduling standards.
• Control grocery shrink through proper implementation of the stock loss program.
• Ensure proper pricing and item scanning through price audits and proper scanning procedures.
• Ensure backroom is properly maintained.
• Ensure advertised items are available, signed and are scanning correctly.
• Help prepare grocery department for grocery inventory.
• Works with Store Manager, Grocery Manager and Receiver to maintain product level and conditions associated with vendor product.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Supervisory abilities

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Lowes Foods is seeking a Grocery Manager to supervise guest service, merchandising programs, and department operations in the grocery area. The role includes stepping in for the Department Manager in their absence and driving sales performance.

The position starts at $17/hour and offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401K and pension, plus a shopping discount and paid time off. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential as you guide staff and ensure standards."