On-the-Floor Store Leader & Coach

New Pioneer Food Co-op; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off

Staff discounts

Retirement plan options

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

New Pioneer Food Co-op in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Assistant Store Team Leader to help oversee daily operations, elevate customer experience, and support team development. Working with the Store Team Leader, you ensure department consistency, reinforce standards, and maintain a well-run, customer-ready store environment, while fostering teamwork and accountability across shifts.

This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic operation, offering growth opportunities within a values-driven

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of retail, grocery, or customer facing leadership experience.
• Strong communication and ability to lead in a fast paced environment.
• Experience supporting or leading teams, including coaching and delegation.
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and adapt to changing needs throughout the day.
• Comfort working across multiple departments and balancing competing priorities.
• Alignment with cooperative values and a commitment to teamwork and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day store operations across all departments, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and execution of standards.
• Partner with the Store Team Leader to reinforce priorities, communicate expectations, and support store performance.
• Provide leadership presence on the floor, helping guide team members and respond to operational needs in real time.
• Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of team members across departments.
• Monitor and support labor, productivity, and daily workflow to ensure strong store execution.
• Help ensure merchandising, stocking, and store conditions meet expectations and support a positive shopping experience.
• Address customer needs and concerns with professionalism, helping ensure a welcoming and responsive environment.
• Identify operational gaps and support solutions that improve consistency and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

New Pioneer Food Co-op in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Assistant Store Team Leader to help oversee daily operations, elevate customer experience, and support team development. Working with the Store Team Leader, you ensure department consistency, reinforce standards, and maintain a well-run, customer-ready store environment, while fostering teamwork and accountability across shifts.

This role blends hands-on leadership with strategic operation, offering growth opportunities within a values-driven