Grocery Food Department Manager — On‑Duty Leader

Dollar General; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Manager on Duty to oversee the Grocery Food Department and the store's operations under supervision. Responsibilities include managing refunds, cash accountability, and staff training while ensuring safety and customer service standards.

The role emphasizes inventory control, plan-o-gram compliance, price integrity, and organized receiving areas. A prior lead role in retail or grocery is preferred, with a high school diploma as a baseline requirement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–3 years of retail clerk experience preferred.
• Prior lead experience in a grocery store is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Grocery Food Department and store as Manager on duty.
• Oversee cash handling, refunds, overrides, and deposits.
• Train and develop associates in stocking, presentation and safety.

Skills

Cash handling

Cash register

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Plan-o-gram

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Manager on Duty to oversee the Grocery Food Department and the store's operations under supervision. Responsibilities include managing refunds, cash accountability, and staff training while ensuring safety and customer service standards.

The role emphasizes inventory control, plan-o-gram compliance, price integrity, and organized receiving areas. A prior lead role in retail or grocery is preferred, with a high school diploma as a baseline requirement.