Overnight Stock Assistant Manager

hyvee; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking an Overnight Stock Assistant Manager to lead the night stock crew, ensure trucks are unloaded efficiently, and keep merchandise stocked and organized for a smooth start to the day. The role directly impacts product availability, store appearance, and customer experience.

You will train new employees, supervise the overnight team, and coordinate with store leadership to meet department standards and drive profitability in a fast-paced overnight environment.

Qualifications

• Lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced overnight retail environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, and percentages).
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold department standards for customer service, cleanliness, sanitation, team relations, and profitability.
• Supervise and direct the overnight stock crew, assign duties, monitor productivity, and conduct check-ins with crew members.
• Oversee ordering from the warehouse including pre-orders for grocery, non-foods, and supplies, and coordinate with assistant managers.
• Review and maintain the RPM system, including inventory setup and backstock management.
• Unload trucks, sort items by aisle, and check in vendor deliveries piece by piece.
• Supervise drop shipments and overnight stock operations; oversee produce and frozen food truck unloading.
• Train new employees on stocking, order tags, UPCs, and register operation.
• Assist with customer service including checkout, sacking, carry-outs, and day-end reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Basic math

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RPM system

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): Overnight Shifts, Must be 18+ -

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Title: Overnight Stock Assistant 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 an Overnight Stock Assistant Manager at Hy-Vee, you'll help keep our store running smoothly behind the scenes. You'll assist in leading the night stock crew, ensuring trucks are unloaded efficiently, merchandise is stocked and organized, and the store is set up for a great day ahead. Your work directly impacts product availability, store appearance, and the overall shopping experience our customers love.

If you're someone who takes pride in a job well done, enjoys leading a team, and thrives in a fast-paced overnight environment, this could be a great fit for you.

What You'll Do

• Set and uphold department standards for customer service, cleanliness, sanitation, team relations, and overall profitability
• Supervise and direct the overnight stock crew, assign duties, monitor productivity, and hold individual check-ins with crew members
• Oversee ordering from the warehouse including pre-orders for grocery, non-foods, and supplies, and coordinate work with assistant managers
• Review and maintain the RPM system, including inventory setup, understock and backstock management, trigger settings, 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-in
• Train new employees on stocking, facing, order tags, UPCs, register operation, customer service, and department services
• 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: District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, and Overnight Stock Manager

Your Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll need to be able to:

• 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
• Work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities throughout a shift
• High school diploma or equivalent required; three to five years of similar or related work experience preferred

Reporting Relationships

Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, and Overnight Stock Manager 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 role performed primarily during overnight hours.