STR MGMT/OVERNIGHT ASST STORE LEADER

Kroger; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Store Operations Manager in Sandusky, OH to lead overnight and morning store conditions, coaching a 3rd shift team to deliver a customer-ready shopping environment. You’ll oversee merchandising, pricing, navigation of stock, and execution of sales plans to meet or exceed targets.

You’ll develop high-performance teams, model Kroger’s values, and partner with leadership to drive safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer service.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Completion of division management training program preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer-ready store every morning for the first shift.
• Verify total store conditions meet standards via store walks.
• Assist associates to provide a positive shopping experience and drive sales.
• Oversee third-shift engagement and communication on best practices.
• Train third-shift associates in ordering, sales plan execution, and product mix.
• Lead merchandising and operations initiatives to boost sales and profit.
• Coach department leaders to identify improvements and implement plans.
• Ensure displays are well-branded to support sales growth.
• Meet or exceed weekly, period, and annual sales goals.
• Coordinate deliveries, handle mispicks, shortages, and logistics.
• Ensure proper handling, pricing, stocking, and rotation of products.
• Provide feedback to store manager and district coordination teams.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Primary leadership responsibility is to deliver optimal total store conditions every morning. Create an overnight store environment focused on; associate experience, customer experience, total store in-stock and conditioned, friendly & caring behaviors, and retention. Be the subject matter expert regarding effective displays, signage, ad execution, rotation, conditioning, sales events, and pricing. Create an uplifting environment for associates and customers. Build high performance work teams by engaging, rewarding, coaching and developing associates. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a customer ready store every morning to the 1st shift store
• Confirm total store conditions meet standards by conducting effective store walks
• Assist associates in providing a positive customer shopping experience and increased sales
• Oversee 3rd shift team engagement and communication on best ways of working
• Engage to ensure 3rd shift associates understand and are productive in using best practices and in-stock processes
• Instruct and train 3rd shift associates in proper ordering, execution of sales plan, implementation of product mix to support consistent sales, profit and tonnage growth
• Assist in leading teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operations initiatives to achieve inspired and companion selling throughout the store
• Encourage department leaders and associates to identify improvement opportunities and collaboratively develop solutions and implementation action plans
• Evaluate merchandising standards and ensure displays are effectively showcased to drive sales
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period and annual sales budgets and other targeted goals
• Drive sales by working with 3rd shift associates to improve each department's conditions
• Oversee all aspects of processing deliveries, including, but not limited to handling mispicked items and product shortages
• Ensure that required methods of handling, receiving, storing, conditioning, pricing, stocking and rotating products are implemented by coaching and training associates
• Serve as liaison and provide feedback to the store manager, district manager and coordinators on the effectiveness of merchandising and operations plans/programs
• Provide timely feedback to department leaders and associates on individual and department performance.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions that affect safety and food safety
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and company policies
• Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• Effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Ability to recognize and protect highly confidential information
• Successful completion of applicable division management training program
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and provide corrective guidance
• Ability to lead and develop others
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Desired

• Bachelor's Degree
• Any retail management experience
• Ability to lead teams effectively
• Financial responsibility including budget preparation and management

Job Info

• Job Identification 249820
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 11/06/2026, 04:39 PM
• Locations 226 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.