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Kroger; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Counseling services

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Co. is seeking a Store Operations Manager to oversee the Home and Electronics departments at 930 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701. You will lead staff, develop associates, and drive sales while upholding Kroger's values of respect, integrity, and safety.

This role requires strong leadership, staffing expertise, and hands-on management in a busy retail setting. The position emphasizes staffing, merchandising, customer satisfaction, and adherence to company initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities.
• Experience supervising teams and managing staffing timelines.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with store systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Home and Electronics departments.
• Staff departments and develop associates to meet goals.
• Interview, select and hire candidates for staffing needs.
• Achieve weekly, period, and annual sales and wage budgets.
• Lead implementation of company initiatives and merchandising strategies.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and customer service standards.
• Manage shrink, receiving/stocking, and shipping/receiving processes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong leadership skills

Proficient knowledge of computers

Proven supervisory experience

Hiring and staffing experience

Two years’ management experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the store’s Home and Electronics departments to achieve desired sales objectives, goals and budgets. Responsible for staffing the departments and developing associates to achieve desire results. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Home and Electronics departments meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness and cleanliness
• Interview, select and hire candidates to staff the Home and Electronics departments
• Train associates on all functions and duties within the Home and Electronics departments
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period and annual sales, wage budgets and other targeted goals, including customer satisfaction
• Lead the teams in the planning, implementation and execution of company initiatives
• Demonstrate creative merchandising for maximum sales impact
• Monitor and control expenses for the department
• Maintain all shrink control, freight receiving/stocking and shipping/receiving standards
• Utilize MAGIC system to maintain ordering and stock levels
• Manage markdown process following company guidelines
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds several times throughout the day, standing for extended periods of time and/or walking constantly, and stooping, kneeling or crouching several times per hour
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficient knowledge of computers
• Proven supervisory experience
• Prior experience in the selection and hiring process
• Two years’ management experience

Job Info

• Job Identification 249230
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 11/04/2026, 09:51 PM
• Locations 930 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK, 99701, US

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.