Grocery Support Operations - Project Manager

Ponderful LLC; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponderful LLC is hiring for Grocery Support Operations – Project Manager to lead on-site commissary operations in Virginia, Washington, or Florida. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, project execution, and strict adherence to federal standards in a retail/grocery setting.

Responsibilities include directing daily service operations, supervising custodial and warehousing staff, ensuring safety and quality, and coordinating with internal teams and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large facilities operations teams and schedules.
• Knowledge of federal contract requirements and safety standards.
• Ability to lead custodial, warehousing, and shelf-stocking activities.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct daily service operations with focus on planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Team Supervision and Development: Oversee on-site workforce, training, safety programs, and performance management.
• Customer Satisfaction: Commit to high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering superior service.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal teams, partners, and government stakeholders.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to federal regulations and store directives.
• Project and Risk Management: Manage special projects, conduct risk assessments, and escalate issues to regional leadership.
• Reporting and Accountability: Compile daily operational data and maintain quality control standards.
• Safety and Professional Conduct: Promote a safe workplace and professional conduct.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to Virginia, Washington, and Florida locations.
• Flexible Scheduling: Ability to work nights/weekends as needed.
• Collaborative Environment and Project Management Duties: Coordinate with stocking, custodial, warehouse, and management staff.

Job description

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Grocery Support Operations - Project Manager

Oakland Park, FL, US

Locations: Virginia, Washington, and Florida

Grocery Support Operations – Project Manager

Locations: Virginia, Washington, and Florida
Work Location: On-site at an assigned U.S. military commissary
Relocation Requirement: Candidates must be willing to relocate to Virginia, Washington, or Florida based on the assigned commissary location. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates and will be considered on a case‑basis.

As the Grocery Support Operations - Project Manager, you will be instrumental in leading our facility service teams, ensuring the seamless operation of a US military commissary in Virginia, Washington, or Florida. This role requires a blend of leadership, project management capabilities, hands‑on team support, and a deep understanding of commissary operations, standards, and requirements. Your responsibilities include managing daily operations, project execution, resource allocation, and adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This is not a “desk job”, so you’ll be expected to take a proactive and hands‑on role in supporting your team and driving them to successfully complete all daily objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: Direct daily service operations with a focus on planning, scheduling, and resource management. Align activities with protocols, quality standards, and production goals, ensuring operational excellence and meeting federal contract objectives.

Team Supervision and Development: Oversee and support a diverse on‑site workforce performing custodial, shelf stocking, and warehousing activities, operating across varied shifts and schedules. Responsible for maintaining accurate employee time and attendance records, coordinating comprehensive training and safety programs, and managing employee performance to ensure high standards of productivity and efficiency. Provide effective training, motivation, mentorship, and constructive feedback to all staff. Foster a collaborative and high‑performance team environment to enhance team dynamics and productivity. Step‑in to assist the team as needed with their manual tasks and responsibilities. Propose and implement innovative ideas to enhance productivity within the facility, optimizing operational efficiency.

Customer Satisfaction: Commit to exceptionally high levels of customer satisfaction by delivering superior service. Uphold the commissary’s commitment to providing a positive experience that aligns with the mission for every commissary patron.

Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison for all operational communications with internal teams, external partners, and government stakeholders. Maintain strong, effective relationships with commissary management to support project objectives and operational success.

Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure strict adherence to federal regulations, store directives, and organizational policies. Maintain consistent, accountable work environments and uphold high service quality standards.

Project and Risk Management: Manage special projects and initiatives and conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to efficiently meet objectives. Address and resolve issues arising from staff or government entities, including complaints and grievances, through effective conflict resolution. Proactively Escalate issues and seek support from the company’s Regional Director and corporate support teams, as needed.

Reporting and Accountability: Compile and submit daily operational data that is verified and complete. Ensure the facility’s condition adheres to the federal contract's quality control standards on a daily basis, creating an inviting shopping environment.

Safety and Professional Conduct: Promote a safe workplace by adhering to security protocols and safety standards. Be an exemplary figure of professionalism and dedication, exemplifying high-performance standards and fostering a positive work environment.

Flexibility and Stress Management: Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including overnight shifts, evenings, or weekends. Prepare to work in high-stress situations, demonstrating calm and effective problem-solving skills.

Collaborative Environment and Project Management Duties: Collaborate closely with internal teams, including stocking, custodial, warehouse, and management staff. Perform additional project management duties as needed, including scheduling, administrative tasks, and participating in management meetings to ensure the successful operation of the facility. Delegate tasks to Assistant Project Managers and provide close supervision to ensure efficient performance of the team’s core responsibilities for every shift.

Additional Duties: Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Director or as operational needs evolve.

Performance-Oriented Culture: We thrive in a dynamic, results-focused work environment, where excellence is rewarded.

Security and Safety Commitment: Upholding a safe workplace is paramount, adhering strictly to security protocols and safety standards to protect our team and operations. Ensuring compliance with safety protocols during on‑site inspections and daily operations is a key responsibility, emphasizing the safety of both staff and customers.

Travel Requirements: Occasional travel is necessary to support and oversee commissary operations in Virginia, Washington, and Florida, ensuring our standards are consistently met across locations.

Reasonable Accommodations: We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to perform their job functions effectively.

Physical Demands: The position involves physical activities such as standing, walking, and bending during on‑site inspections and day‑to‑day operations within the commissary environment.

Flexible Scheduling: Flexibility in work schedule, including the willingness to work nights or weekends, is essential for addressing the dynamic needs of our operations and projects.

Handling High-Stress Situations: The ability to manage high-stress scenarios, including customer service issues and conflict resolution, is crucial for maintaining operational harmony and customer satisfaction.

Collaborative Teamwork: Working closely with various internal teams, such as stocking, custodial, and warehouse staff, necessitates strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit to achieve common goals.

Retail/Store Environment Adaptability: The role requires adaptability to working in a retail/grocery store setting, which may involve exposure to different temperatures, noise levels, and direct customer/patron interactions.

Multitasking and Prioritization: Effective multitasking and prioritization are essential for managing the broad spectrum of operational duties, project management, and immediate problem-solving.

Professionalism: Upholding the highest standards of professional conduct and performance is expected to contribute positively to our workplace culture and overall mission.

Requirements:

Physical ability to move large, bulky and/or heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, repetitive bending, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.

Upon hire be able to successfully complete security application for a Common Access Card (CAC).

WHO IS PONDERFUL LLC?

Ponderful, LLC is a HUBZone-certified contractor supporting commissary operations in Virginia, Washington, and Florida, with more than 20 years of entrepreneurship experience in the United States and Latin America.

Ponderful, LLC is focused on delivering excellence that exceeds client requirements. Specializing in Logistics Support, Urban Planning, Warehouse Management, and Disaster Planning, Ponderful, LLC is a top-rated small business firm and industry leader.

CLIENTS: Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)

The Company prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices or any other aspect of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or veteran status.