Operations Manager-CA

CVS Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Other resources, based on eligibility

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking an Operations Manager to join the Store Management team in a fast-paced retail environment. You will drive store execution, supervise staff, manage sales and inventory, and promote exceptional customer service to build loyalty and trust among customers and the community.

Under the Store Manager's supervision, you will lead staffing, training and development, and financial management to ensure optimal store performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Full-time schedule including some early mornings, overnight and weekend shifts.
• Arising issues should be addressed promptly in-store environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead store crew and manage operations.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve customer questions and complaints.

Skills

Deductive reasoning

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Advanced communication

Leadership

Supervision

Influencing

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

The Operations Manager is a member of the Store Management team, and as such, fulfills the company purpose of helping people on their path to better health by driving store execution and performance while building consumer loyalty to CVS/pharmacy through a focus on excellent customer service. Under the supervision of the Store Manager, the Operations Manager will maintain an engaged, productive store team through strong leadership, demonstrating initiative and leading by example.

• Overall store management, supervision, and policy implementation
• Sales and inventory management
• Employee staffing, training, and development
• Financial management
• Customer service leadership

Unlike the Store Manager in Training position, the Operations Manager position is not part of the CVS/pharmacy Retail Management Development Program. Operations Managers are not eligible for direct promotion to Store Manager. Candidates with a short-term goal of becoming a CVS Store Manager should instead apply for Store Manager in Training openings.

Essential Functions

1. Management

   Lead others and work effectively with store crews

   Supervise, assign and direct activities of the store's crew

   Effectively communicate information to store crew and supervisors in an open and timely manner

   Support Store Manager with actions plans for operational and service improvement

2. Customer Service

   Assist customers with their questions, problems and complaints

   Promote CVS customer service culture (greet, offer help, and thank)

Required Qualifications

• Deductive reasoning ability, advanced analytical skills and computer skills.
• Advanced communication skills, leadership, supervision, and influencing skill
• Ability to work a full-time flexible schedule, including some early morning, overnight and weekend shifts, to work overtime as needed, and to respond to urgent issues at the store when they arise

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a retail manager or supervisor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$23.47 - $37.47

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/04/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.