Grocery Department Lead — Merch & Service

The Kroger Co.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking an Assistant Department Manager to support the Grocery Department in Omaha. You will assist with planning, staffing, training and directing associates to ensure excellent customer service and store profitability.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, coordinating staffing, using CAO for ordering, and upholding safety and company standards. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Knowledge of department operations and merchandising.
• Familiarity with OSHA and safety practices.
• Ability to train and mentor associates.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Manager in organizing work and staffing the department.
• Train and schedule associates to ensure prompt courteous service.
• Manage ordering using CAO to balance inventory.
• Price, display and rotate merchandise.
• Support budget inputs and goal tracking.

Skills

Effective communication

People management

Decision making

Customer service

Merchandising

Staff scheduling

Tools

CAO software

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking an Assistant Department Manager to support the Grocery Department in Omaha. You will assist with planning, staffing, training and directing associates to ensure excellent customer service and store profitability.

Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, coordinating staffing, using CAO for ordering, and upholding safety and company standards. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.