Store Operations Lead — Evening Shift

Albertsons Companies; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway, part of Albertsons Companies, is seeking a Third Person in Charge to oversee store operations when the Store Director and ASD are not present. The role provides customer service, coordinates with leadership, and trains new employees.

You will manage late shift activities, supervise staff, handle customer issues, and support merchandising, hiring, and safety programs to ensure smooth daily operations and readiness for advancement into store management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Four or more years of retail experience required; grocery experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work flexible am/pm shifts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical mindset for planning, reporting, scheduling and supervising.
• Ability to judge and react to business activity.
• Knowledge of basic math.

Responsibilities

• Works mainly closing shifts to run total store operations in the absence of the Store Director and ASD.
• Collaborates with the ASD on center of store operations and covers for the ASD on days off or vacations.
• Oversees total store operation and supervises all employees; handles customer complaints in the absence of leadership.
• Initiates corrective action as needed when leadership is away.
• Acts as liaison between store leadership and late shift operations for smooth operations.
• Encourages customer-friendly service; engages in suggestive selling and handles customer relations.
• Performs ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking and merchandising duties.
• Coordinates with late shift staff to plan and direct day-to-day operations and special sales needs.
• Trains Head Clerks/PICs for promotion to Third Person in Charge.
• Supports safety culture and required training for new hires and ongoing staff.
• Develops and executes merchandising plans with department leads and clerks.
• Ensures displays and stock levels align with policies and store standards.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory skills

Store operations

Written and oral communication

Leadership

Initiative

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Safeway, part of Albertsons Companies, is seeking a Third Person in Charge to oversee store operations when the Store Director and ASD are not present. The role provides customer service, coordinates with leadership, and trains new employees.

You will manage late shift activities, supervise staff, handle customer issues, and support merchandising, hiring, and safety programs to ensure smooth daily operations and readiness for advancement into store management.