PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for managing total store operations. Meet or exceed established financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy. Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization. Ensure conditions involving security, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest levels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maximize all resources (physical, human and financial) that will enable the store to achieve financial objectives while maximizing sales potential and growing the customer base

Lead the implementation of both store specific and corporate initiatives by setting high standards, proper planning and delegation

Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, company policies and standard practices

Apply and expand industry and market knowledge to create and improve competitive position

Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy

Provide a safe, secure and pleasant environment for customers and associates

Ensure that proper control of all store funds and company assets are maintained

Foster a positive environment which anticipates and satisfies needs of associates and customers and establishes the store as a valued member in the community

Value differences (mirror the diversity in the community)

Assure the recruiting and selection of the best qualified candidates to meet identified store talent needs

Recognize, evaluate and develop associates to balance business objectives and individual needs

Treat all store information with strict confidentiality

Provide recognition of accomplishments and offers constructive counseling when necessary as it relates to achieving customer satisfaction and service while building store sales

Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, average cost inventory system(ACIS), scheduling, productivity, ordering (CAO), and business information systems

Understand and utilize the Profit and Loss (P&L)

Maintain an action plan on all associates identified as not meeting the productivity standards of performance or exceeding shrink controls, implement training and accountability as needed

Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses

Perform all other duties and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

College graduate or equivalent preferred

Solid understanding of store operations required

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills

Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job

Ability to use technical information to solve problems

Ability to lead and direct others

Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

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 while employed in a position requiring accreditation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions

Ability to use hand held computers for orders, mark downs, scan outs, and inventory

Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances

Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack or float

Perform repetitive hand and arm motions

Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and approximately100 lbs. on occasion

Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, and household cleaners

Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level

Meet established volume activity standards for the position

Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time

Have sufficient visual ability to check invoices, dates, and other written documents

At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.

Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions)national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Recruiting Department at recruiting@foodlion.com

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