Grocery Department Lead & People Developer

kj; Sylvania (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

401K

Job summary

KJ's Market in Georgia is seeking a dedicated manager to lead daily operations and maximize store performance. You will oversee center store balance, labor scheduling, pricing audits, and staff development while ensuring guest satisfaction.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years supermarket management experience, strong teamwork, and commitment to policy compliance. Join a team focused on smiling guests, hometown pride, and steady growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1–3 years supermarket management experience.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. consistently and 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of managing FPI, DAX & center store balance on hand (BOH). Accountable for achieving budgeted financial results in center store and assists the Store Manager in achieving total store results.
• Responsible for total store operation in Store Manager's absence.
• Protects company assets, merchandise, cash, facilities and equipment.
• Ensures all required shrink functions are performed
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local statutes, regulations and company standards and policies.
• Controls and effectively schedules grocery department labor.
• May perform staffing duties, as assigned, including interview and orientation.
• Responsible for teaching and training departmental staff.
• Responsible for executing weekly pricing audits, weekly pull lists, ad checks, and monthly ALI self-audits.
• Creates an environment that is enthusiastic, guest focused, and embedded in a selling culture
• Maintains a safe environment for guests and hosts.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Guest service

Selling skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

KJ's Market in Georgia is seeking a dedicated manager to lead daily operations and maximize store performance. You will oversee center store balance, labor scheduling, pricing audits, and staff development while ensuring guest satisfaction.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years supermarket management experience, strong teamwork, and commitment to policy compliance. Join a team focused on smiling guests, hometown pride, and steady growth.