Grocery Dept Leader: Customer-First Operations

The Kroger Co.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Portland, OR is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead the department, supervise daily operations, and deliver outstanding customer service.

You will manage inventory, pricing, and promotions while modeling the company values of respect, integrity, and safety. Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, coordinating with store management, and leveraging CAO to optimize ordering.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous management experience in grocery preferred.
• Ability to train and develop associates.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all food safety regulations and logs; ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers.
• Report safety risks or illegal activity; notify management of incidents.
• Train associates on inventory/stocking and CAO.
• Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process.
• Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes; update shelf tags and promotions.
• Assist store management in budgets, P&L reviews and action on financial reports.
• Monitor and control department expenses.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Inventory management

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAO software

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Portland, OR is seeking a Grocery Department Manager to lead the department, supervise daily operations, and deliver outstanding customer service.

You will manage inventory, pricing, and promotions while modeling the company values of respect, integrity, and safety. Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, coordinating with store management, and leveraging CAO to optimize ordering.