HOME PHOTO ELEC/DEPT LEADER

Kroger; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Fairbanks, AK seeks an experienced Store Operations Manager for Home & Electronics. You will lead daily store activities, drive sales, staff development, and ensure a safe, customer-focused shopping environment.

You will supervise departmental teams, implement company initiatives, and mentor associates to achieve goals while maintaining merchandising standards and cost controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficient knowledge of computers.
• Proven supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in the selection and hiring process.
• Forklift certification.
• Two years’ management experience (desired).
• Bachelor’s degree (desired).

Responsibilities

• Ensure Home and Electronics meet/exceed customer expectations for shopping experience and cleanliness.
• Interview, select and hire candidates for Home and Electronics staff.
• Train associates on all functions within Home and Electronics.
• Achieve/exceed sales and wage budgets and customer satisfaction targets.
• Lead teams in planning and execution of company initiatives.
• Demonstrate merchandising for maximum sales impact.
• Monitor and control department expenses.
• Maintain shrink control and stock receiving standards.
• Use MAGIC system to maintain ordering and stock levels.
• Manage markdown process per guidelines.
• Uphold safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Hiring process

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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
• Effective communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficient knowledge of computers
• Proven supervisory experience
• Prior experience in the selection and hiring process
• Forklift certification

Desired

• Two years’ management experience
• Bachelor’s degree