Store Operations Leader — Drive Team Excellence

Food Lion; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Store Manager with proven leadership to drive store performance and customer satisfaction. You will hire, train, and develop associates while managing daily operations, budgeting, and safety compliance. Lead a team to achieve financial targets and uphold Food Lion’s standards and values.

The role emphasizes strong communication, team development, and a commitment to safe, high-quality shopping experiences for customers in a fast-paced environment.

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 meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or obtain accreditation within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop associates.
• Manage performance through coaching, appraisal and disciplinary efforts.
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy.
• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with emphasis on fast and easy customer service.
• Ensure proper control of all store funds and company assets.
• Observe and correct unsafe conditions that could cause accidents and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Understand and use company tools such as financial reports, ACIS, scheduling, CAO, and business information systems.
• Support the achievement of store budgeted financial and operating results.
• Serve as Manager on Duty when Store Manager is not present.
• Assist Store Manager with day-to-day operations of the store.
• Lead by example in customer service and critical behaviors.

Skills

Store operations

People management

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

ACIS

Scheduling

CAO

Business information systems

Job description

Food Lion in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Store Manager with proven leadership to drive store performance and customer satisfaction. You will hire, train, and develop associates while managing daily operations, budgeting, and safety compliance. Lead a team to achieve financial targets and uphold Food Lion’s standards and values.

The role emphasizes strong communication, team development, and a commitment to safe, high-quality shopping experiences for customers in a fast-paced environment.