Stock Crew Manager – Grocery Ops Lead

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA seeks a Stock Crew Manager to oversee stockers and maintain merchandising standards in the Grocery Department. You will support the Grocery Manager to achieve sales, gross profit, and labor goals while upholding Vallarta’s values of service, integrity and teamwork.

You will greet customers, manage inventories, follow planograms, conduct inventories, and supervise staff ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year grocery experience and 1 year of management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of merchandising, inventory accuracy and safety compliance.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and team, modeling exceptional service and teamwork.
• Oversee stockers, maintain planograms and ensure price integrity.
• Manage inventories, shrink control, and reporting of variances.
• Supervise staff, safety, training, and adherence to policy.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, stocking, and merchandising displays.

Skills

Grocery operations

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Interactive ordering systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you!

About the Role

The Stock Crew Manager oversees the performance, quality, and productivity of stockers in the Grocery Department. This role ensures that merchandising standards, price integrity, inventory accuracy, and company policies are consistently followed. The Stock Crew Manager supports the Grocery Manager in achieving sales, gross profit, and labor goals while promoting Vallarta’s core values: customer service, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do

Greet customers and team members, modeling extraordinary service with Vallarta’s six steps of customer care.

Achieve and maintain company goals for merchandising, orders, gross profits, inventory, and displays.

Follow planograms for displays and ensure timely set-up of promotional endcaps and side stacks.

Oversee quarterly physical inventories and accurate reporting of shortages, damages, and spoils.

Control department expenses, shrink, and pilferage losses.

Delegate and supervise personnel on tasks, safety, behavior, and customer service.

Ensure merchandise is handled with care and rotated to prevent spoilage.

Order products, review invoices, and ensure discrepancies are reported promptly.

Stock merchandise in correct locations and maintain schematic integrity.

Supervise the safe unloading, transport, and stocking of merchandise.

Train and mentor stockers on company policies, safety, and customer service.

Ensure compliance with all company, state, and federal safety and sanitation regulations.

Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department.

Enforce company policies, meal/rest breaks, and team member accountability.

Promote teamwork, communication, and professional growth.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk constantly (6–8 hours/day).

Frequently bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach above/below shoulders.

Frequent use of hands for grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.

Lift and carry 11–25 lbs. frequently and up to 61 lbs. occasionally (longest distance: 25 feet).

Operate manual pallet jacks, forklifts, and other equipment safely.

Work in environments with exposure to dust, gas, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures/humidity.

Ability to work graveyard hours as required.

What We’re Looking For

At least 1 year of grocery experience and 1 year of management experience required.

Knowledge of grocery operations, vendors, schematics, and merchandising.

Ability to operate dollies, box cutters, pallet jacks, forklifts, and related equipment.

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Basic computer proficiency (interactive ordering systems, Word, Outlook).

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Basic understanding of Spanish language is a plus but not required.

Willingness to transfer to other store locations within commuting distance.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Fast-paced supermarket retail setting.

Exposure to perishable and non-perishable grocery products.

Team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Must work flexible schedule: afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time Team Members

Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.

401(k) Retirement Plan.

Paid vacation.

Access to legal services.

Premium pay for holidays.

Savings marketplace & credit union membership.

Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).

At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to lead a team to success, we invite you to apply today to join our team as a Stock Crew Manager!

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We offer positions to match your lifestyle and career goals. Whether you’re seeking part-time or full-time, Vallarta Supermarkets provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace with?real opportunities for growth.