Night Stock Manager

Hyvee.io; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee seeks an Overnight Stock Manager to lead the overnight crew in the Grocery department, ensuring stocked, clean, and organized store operations before opening. You’ll supervise unloads, manage orders, train staff, and monitor equipment and safety to support a great customer experience every morning.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of related retail experience, with strong leadership, math, and communication skills for a fast-paced overnight shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of related retail or grocery experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and operate store equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the overnight stock crew and other staff.
• Oversee ordering and coordination with the warehouse and departments.
• Manage the overnight stock schedule, time-off requests, and overtime.
• Train new employees on stocking, tagging, and customer service.
• Monitor productivity and conduct team reviews.
• Assist with customer service and cashier duties as needed.
• Set and reset prices and in-store signage as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Math skills

Communication

Organization

Overnight shift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Equipment safety

Job description

Job Title: Overnight Stock Manager

Department: Grocery

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee

At Hy-Vee we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It's Important

As the Overnight Stock Manager at Hy-Vee, you'll lead the overnight crew that keeps our store stocked, organized, and ready for a great day. From managing orders and supervising truck unloads to training your team and troubleshooting equipment, your leadership behind the scenes directly impacts the experience our customers have every morning they walk through our doors.

If you're a strong leader who thrives in an overnight environment, stays cool under pressure, and takes pride in running a tight operation, this role is a great fit for you.

Job Description:

What You'll Do

No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:

• Set and uphold department standards for customer service, cleanliness, sanitation, team relations, and overall profitability
• Supervise and direct the overnight stock crew, assistant managers, departments, and custodian crews, assigning duties and holding individual check-ins
• Oversee ordering from the warehouse including pre-orders for grocery, non-foods, and supplies, and coordinate work with assistant managers
• Coordinate the C.A.R.S. system including inventory setup, understock and backstock management, trigger settings, damage removal, and order review
• Unload trucks, break down pallets, sort items by aisle, and check in vendor deliveries piece by piece
• Supervise drop shipments, direct store deliveries, and oversee produce and frozen food truck unloading
• Write the overnight stock schedule and monitor time-off requests, vacation requests, overtime hours, and sick call-ins
• Train new employees on stocking, facing, order tags, UPCs, checkout, sacking, and customer service; train supervisors on register handling and department services
• Monitor crew productivity and conduct individual reviews with team members
• Assist with customer service including checkout, sacking, carry-outs, cash accountability, and day-end reports
• Set and reset new items, tags, and prices as needed, including in-store specials for prior ad items
• Understand and troubleshoot store equipment including electrical systems, registers, coolers, compressors, and display cases
• Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies
• Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed

You'll receive direction and support from: Store Director, Store Manager, and Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Perishables, Store Operations, and E-commerce

Your Skills

• Lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced overnight retail environment
• Solve practical problems and make sound decisions with a variety of variables
• Use basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with employees, vendors, and leadership
• Stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and work independently through a full overnight shift
• High school diploma or equivalent required; three to five years of similar or related work experience preferred

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: Store Director, Store Manager, and Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Perishables, Store Operations, and E-commerce

Direct Reports: Overnight Stock Employees

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

Three to five years of similar or related work experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 100 pounds or more, with or without mechanical assistance
• Continuously stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods
• Where applicable to the role: ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment (required operator certification must be completed prior to independent use)
• Work in cooler or freezer environments for extended periods
• Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades to cut, trim, or grind product
• Where applicable to the role, and in accordance with applicable age and legal requirements: operate a cardboard baler or compactor
• Where applicable to the role: perform repetitive motions associated with dough mixing, scaling, and proofing
• Ability to unload, lift, stock, and rotate incoming truck freight and merchandise

Working Environment

This is a physically active