Produce Department Leader in Training

Hannaford; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Augusta, ME is seeking a Department Manager to lead retail operations for the assigned department. You will hire, train and develop associates, manage inventory, and ensure quality standards, presentation and customer service.

Responsibilities include maintaining store appearance, achieving financial objectives, and enforcing safety and food safety standards. Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills are essential to thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of store operations and total store merchandising techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Demonstrated good judgement solving problems, making decisions, handling complaints, arbitrating disputes and resolving grievances.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage associates throughout multiple departments.
• College degree or equivalent preferred.
• Accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or able to achieve accreditation within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment to retain associates and customers.
• Ensure that all quality standards are met.
• Manage department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Ensure the maintenance of the department's appearance and presentation.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet the department needs.
• Attain departmental financial objectives.
• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of all assigned department associates.
• Role model outstanding friendly customer service.
• Use RF (Radio Frequency) unit as needed.
• Retrieve and organize assigned departments product loads.
• Assist in effectively ordering and maintaining inventory control to maximize sales and limit shrink issues.
• Conduct performance appraisals on all department associates according to company standards.
• Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associate's personal needs.

Skills

Store operations knowledge

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership ability

Education

Department Manager or equivalent experience

College degree preferred

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Augusta, ME is seeking a Department Manager to lead retail operations for the assigned department. You will hire, train and develop associates, manage inventory, and ensure quality standards, presentation and customer service.

Responsibilities include maintaining store appearance, achieving financial objectives, and enforcing safety and food safety standards. Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills are essential to thrive in this role.