JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary leadership responsibility is to create an uplifting and friendly customer experience through exceptional service by highly satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. Responsibilities will also include interviewing, training, evaluating performance, rewarding and coaching associates. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishing an uplifting work environment that allows associates to feel valued, appreciated, and engaged
- Empower those associates to create a simple, fresh and inspired shopping experience for every customer
- Prioritizing /planning work activities by using time efficiently
- Communicate the company, department, and job-specific information to associates including information from board meetings/huddles
- Ensure new associates are properly oriented to the department and understand the benefits of working for Kroger
- Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
- Oversee/manage the efficient operations of all functions and activities of the Grocery Department
- Prioritizing and planning work activities by using time efficiently
- Identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully and developing alternate solutions
- Motivating self/others to achieve goals
- Communicating change effectively by building commitment to overcome resistance
- Being committed to the company's customer and associate promise
- Supporting the Customer 1st team
- Delegating work assignments that match the responsibility of the associate while giving them clear direction and monitoring progress
- Consistently being on time for work and meetings and ensuring responsibilities are covered when absent
- Executing on all action plans and daily priorities including performance goals and best practices
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- Adherence to all food safety regulations
- Adherence to out of stock standards by effectively utilizing Computer Assisted Ordering
- Staying current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads
- Promoting corporate brands to customers and ensuring associates are educated
- Managing the scheduling of Grocery associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer demand
- Providing appropriate, actionable feedback to help teams and individuals grow
- Helping associate identify how their work aligns with key store initiatives
- Monitoring/controlling supply expenses for the department to allow associates and customers to have all resources necessary
- Assisting store management in preparing the department budget and conducting profit and loss reviews
- Taking appropriate action on all financial reports
- Developing/implementing a department business plan to achieve desired results.
- Supervise/coach direct reports in the performance of their duties, complete performance reviews, provide feedback to direct reports
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Effective communication/customer service skills
- Knowledge of basic math
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Ability to lead other associates
- Flexibility in work schedule
- Successful completion of basic and supervisory skills
Desired
- High school diploma
- Assistant Grocery Department Leader experience
ABOUT US
\n Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. \n
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\n As part of the Kroger family of companies, 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.\n
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\n 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.\n
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\n Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family! \n
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What you'll receive from us:
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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:
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- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans. \n
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service. \n
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco. \n
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more. \n
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program. \n
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways. \n
ABOUT THE TEAM
To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advance. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans. Visit the thekrogerco.com to learn more about our work in the communities we serve and how our associates help us be a good neighbor.
Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates.
Health & Well-being Benefits:
- Health care benefits
- Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
- Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Financial Benefits:
- Participation in a 401(k) plan, subject to certain eligibility requirements
- Group term life insurance eligible
- Eligible for an annual bonus based upon company performance
- Potential eligibility for restricted stock, dependent on job classification
- Associate discounts
Growth and Development Benefits:
- Tuition assistance, college scholarships and educational leave of absence, depending on varying criteria by location and subject to certain eligibility requirements
- Robust internal training and development resources to grow your career
We want the best for associates and our customers, and together, we strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where you'll love to work. If you are interested in becoming a valued member of our team, apply now. We look forward to getting to know you!