Grocery Dept Lead: People, Merchandising & Service

The Kroger Co.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking an Assistant Department Manager to support planning, staffing and directing the Grocery Department. You will assist in organizing work, training associates and ensuring prompt, courteous service for customers.

Responsibilities include ordering via CAO, merchandising, and maintaining department standards. The role emphasizes safety, policies, and professional conduct while promoting company initiatives.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly under pressure.
• Proven ability to lead and organize a team of associates.
• Strong customer service focus and merchandising sense.
• Willingness to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as needed.
• Comfort with handling stressful situations calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Manager in organizing work and staffing needs.
• Train and schedule associates to ensure prompt customer service.
• Use CAO to manage ordering and balance stock.
• Price and display merchandise with accurate signage and rotation.
• Promote company initiatives and maintain standards of dress, safety and conduct.
• Provide input on department budgets, goals and results.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Team leadership

Customer service

Flexibility

Stress management

Tools

CAO ordering

Power machinery operation

Merchandising tools

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking an Assistant Department Manager to support planning, staffing and directing the Grocery Department. You will assist in organizing work, training associates and ensuring prompt, courteous service for customers.

Responsibilities include ordering via CAO, merchandising, and maintaining department standards. The role emphasizes safety, policies, and professional conduct while promoting company initiatives.