Store Operations Leader

Food Lion; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Lexington, SC is seeking a Store Manager to oversee daily store operations and lead a team to achieve financial and sales goals. You will build strong associate and customer relations and promote a high standard of safety, security, and food safety.

Responsibilities include hiring and coaching staff, managing performance, and ensuring excellent customer service while maintaining adherence to company policies and budget targets.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent preferred.
• Department Manager or equivalent experience required.
• Strong understanding of store operations and total store merchandising techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Good judgment solving problems, making decisions, handling complaints, arbitrating disputes and resolving grievances.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage associates throughout multiple departments.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment. Accreditation must be maintained

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and developing associates.
• Managing performance through coaching, appraisal and disciplinary efforts.
• Providing leadership to promote a culture aligned with Guiding Principles and Values.
• Maintaining customer-focused service and energetic store atmosphere.
• Controlling store funds and company assets.
• Ensuring safety, security, and food safety standards are met.
• Using tools like ACIS, scheduling, and CAO for operations and budgeting.
• Supporting achievement of store budgeted financial results.
• Serving as Manager on Duty when the Store Manager is away.
• Assisting with day-to-day store operations across all departments.
• Modeling excellent customer service and training others to do the same.
• Adhering to company guidelines and standard practices.
• Maximizing sales and minimizing shrink through proper practices.
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Store operations

Financial acumen

Education

College degree

Tools

ACIS

Scheduling systems

CAO

Business information systems

Job description

Food Lion in Lexington, SC is seeking a Store Manager to oversee daily store operations and lead a team to achieve financial and sales goals. You will build strong associate and customer relations and promote a high standard of safety, security, and food safety.

Responsibilities include hiring and coaching staff, managing performance, and ensuring excellent customer service while maintaining adherence to company policies and budget targets.