Grocery Department Manager — Lead & Develop

Food Lion; Franklinton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion is seeking a Grocery Department Manager in Franklinton, NC to lead department staff, manage labor and training, and drive sales while upholding Food Lion values. You will foster strong customer relations and coordinate with store management to meet budgeted goals.

Responsibilities include hiring and development, scheduling, and ensuring safety, quality, and proper product presentation. This role emphasizes service excellence and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to lead and direct others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Grocery Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates.
• Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provide performance management and training.
• Daily management of labor and coaching of associates to meet productivity goals.
• Provide leadership to promote a culture aligned with Guiding Principles and Core Values.
• Support achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Ensure a positive customer experience with fast, friendly service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Leadership ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ACIS

Store computer systems

Job description

Food Lion is seeking a Grocery Department Manager in Franklinton, NC to lead department staff, manage labor and training, and drive sales while upholding Food Lion values. You will foster strong customer relations and coordinate with store management to meet budgeted goals.

Responsibilities include hiring and development, scheduling, and ensuring safety, quality, and proper product presentation. This role emphasizes service excellence and operational efficiency.