Shift Supervisor

Pet Supplies Plus; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pet Supplies Plus is seeking a Shift Supervisor to provide leadership on assigned shifts and act as Manager on Duty when needed. The role supports store management, ensures neighbor service, and maintains store conditions, animal care, and safety.

Qualifications include prior retail or customer service experience, strong communication, and the ability to train or onboard team members. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and flexible scheduling to meet store needs.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Manager on Duty when assigned and provide direction to team members throughout the shift.
• Lead by example and reinforce expectations for neighbor service, teamwork, productivity, and professionalism.
• Assign daily tasks, follow up on completion, and provide real-time coaching and feedback.
• Assist with training and onboarding team members.
• Resolve routine neighbor concerns and elevate significant issues when appropriate.
• Execute opening and closing procedures, cash handling, deposits, and assigned back-office responsibilities.
• Support daily stocking and down stocking, truck processing, merchandising, price changes, inventory accuracy, and store recovery.
• Maintain standards for cleanliness, animal care, safety, security, and overall store conditions.
• Communicate team, operational, or safety concerns to store management.
• Perform nail trims and other approved services when trained and required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the business.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team coaching

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position Overview-

At Pet Supplies Plus, we believe in providing an exceptional, neighborly experience for pets and the people who love them. As a locally owned and operated Pet Supplies Plus franchise, MPM Retail Holdings depends on strong leaders who support our teams, maintain our standards, and create a welcoming environment for every neighbor who walks through our doors.

The Shift Supervisor is an entry-level leadership position responsible for supporting store management and effectively leading the team during assigned shifts. Shift Supervisors serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) when assigned and help ensure expectations for neighbor service, team performance, store conditions, animal care, and safety, and operational execution are met.

Key Responsibilities-

• Serve as Manager on Duty when assigned and provide direction to team members throughout the shift.
• Lead by example and reinforce expectations for neighbor service, teamwork, productivity, and professionalism.
• Assign daily tasks, follow up on completion, and provide real-time coaching and feedback.
• Assist with training and onboarding team members.
• Resolve routine neighbor concerns and elevate significant issues when appropriate.
• Execute opening and closing procedures, cash handling, deposits, and assigned back-office responsibilities.
• Support daily stocking and down stocking, truck processing, merchandising, price changes, inventory accuracy, and store recovery.
• Maintain standards for cleanliness, animal care, safety, security, and overall store conditions.
• Communicate team, operational, or safety concerns to store management.
• Perform nail trims and other approved services when trained and required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the business.

Leadership Expectations-

Shift Supervisors are expected to take ownership of the shift while serving as Manager on Duty. This includes directing the team, maintaining store standards, addressing immediate concerns, and ensuring assigned responsibilities are completed.

Qualifications-

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to provide direction and make appropriate decisions while serving as Manager on Duty.
• Dependable with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate required store equipment after completing appropriate training.

MPM Retail Holdings is an independently owned and operated Pet Supplies Plus franchisee.

MPM Retail Holdings is a locally owned and operated Pet Supplies Plus franchise serving communities throughout North and South Carolina. As an independently owned franchise, we combine the resources and recognition of the Pet Supplies Plus brand with the culture, flexibility, and personal connection of a local business.
We believe great stores start with great teams. Our culture is built around taking care of our Neighbors, supporting one another, maintaining high standards, and creating an environment where team members can learn and grow. We value reliability, teamwork, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to create great experiences for pets and the people who love them.
We are committed to developing talent from within and providing opportunities for team members to build their careers in retail leadership, store operations, and professional pet grooming. Whether you’re looking for your first job or your next leadership opportunity, MPM Retail Holdings offers the chance to grow with a local company while being part of the Pet Supplies Plus family.