Operations Manager

Brookshire Grocery Company; Zwolle (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Educational scholarships

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company is seeking an experienced store operations leader to oversee daily functions and support the Store Director in delivering a convenient, friendly shopping experience. You will lead Service Specialists, train partners, and ensure performance and compliance across departments.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years retail experience, and certifications including TABC/LACT/AATC, Food Handler, AML, and HIPAA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age and 21+ for driving company business.
• 2+ years of related experience; related certifications listed.
• Certifications: TABC/LACT/AATC, Food Handler, Fuel Operator C, Manager Food Safety, AML, HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store operations to assist Store Director in a friendly, clean shopping experience.
• Interview, hire, train, develop partners; delegate work and appraise performance.
• Review historical data to predict sales and manage inventory and losses.
• Open/close store and ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Inspect product quality and ensure food safety standards.
• Prepare deposits, balance tills, and follow tender policies.
• Communicate process improvements and pricing accuracy to management.
• Maintain safe, sanitary, customer-focused environment.

Skills

Retail operations

Cash register

WFM basics

SAP for reporting

AML regulations

Fuel station procedures

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

High school Diploma or GED

TABC/LACT/AATC certification

Food Handler certification

Fuel Operator C training

Manager Food Safety certification

AML certification

HIPAA certification

Tools

SAP

WFM

AML compliance

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we're not just about business-we're about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners-Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's- operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

We're all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you'll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

When you join BGC, you're not just starting a job-you're becoming part of something bigger. We're here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Job Summary:

Provides oversight in all areas of the store to assist Store Director with operating a convenient, friendly, and clean shopping experience. Leads and provides guidance to Service Specialists and performs training as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training and developing partners; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining partners; scheduling, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Reviews historical data to predict future sales from ads and promotions. Manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels. Reviews profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data; provides verbal or written summary to upper management regarding any related issues.
• Checks inventory on trucks, unloads products, and ensures accuracy of inventory, product ordering, and associated paperwork.
• Open/closes store as assigned, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
• Inspects product for quality control and food safety standards; adheres to all governmental product origin labeling.
• Prepares, makes, and verifies accuracy of store deposits and change orders. Balances register tills and remains current on tender policies and procedures related to checks, credit, debit, coupons, EBT, WIC, AML, etc.
• Notifies Store Director of efficient process improvement opportunities.
• Verifies accurate pricing through communication with operations support and through the use of hand-held scanners.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.
• Maintains a friendly and customer service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and responding to complaints. Assists customers with locating and selecting products.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of retail grocery store operations.
• Intermediate knowledge of cash register.
• Basic knowledge of WFM (Workforce Management).
• Basic knowledge of SAP for reporting purposes.
• Basic knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
• Basic knowledge of on-site fuel station procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in written and verbal form) with customers and partners.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time.
• Ability to perform basic Microsoft Office functions.
• Ability to count and calculate for the purpose of cash handling and sales transactions.
• Ability to safely work with sharp objects such as knives, box cutters, etc.
• Ability to operate manual or electric pallet jack.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain department equipment.
• Ability to use precision hand tools.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• Two or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• TABC/LACT/AATC certification required.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Fuel Operator C training required.
• Manager Food Safety certification required.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) certification required.
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) certification required.

Physical Demands:

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
• Continuously required to stand or walk.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Frequently required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently required to bend, kneel or squat.
• Occasionally required to use fine finger movements (ex. sorting and typing).
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 65 lbs.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop or crawl.
• Attendance at work is required.

Work Context and Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a retail store.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat conditions (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to outside temperatures and weather.
• Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents.
• Quiet to moderate noise level.

Ready to find your place? BGC is "A Career Where You Belong."

Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.