CWM Grocery Assistant Manager

A full-time position is available. Shifts are Tuesday-Saturday 1pm-9pm, with Friday being 3pm-9pm. There is some flexibility with this schedule. Starting wage is $25-$27 DOE.   

Purpose: Assist with the management of the Grocery department; ensure effective and efficient department operations; promote excellent service, safety, and a positive, supportive work environment. With the Grocery Manager, provide vision and direction to department staff to meet sales, margin, labor, and service goals. 

Specific Responsibilities of Grocery Assistant Manager

Staff Management and Support

• Provide motivation, direction, and feedback to Grocery Supervisors and staff; ensure standards for service, product quality, and productivity are met.
• Ensure consistency of accountability practices in the Grocery Department.
• Oversee coverage/emergencies along with manager(s) on duty; fill shifts as needed for emergencies.
• Oversee implementation of staff training and development plans, scheduling, and other identified priorities.

Receiving and Stocking

• Assist with the development and implementation of the daily receiving and stocking plan; adjust as needed and communicate to all who need to know, including staff and vendors.
• Ensure Grocery Staff properly receive all orders according to protocols and maintain fully stocked shelves/coolers that are clean and adequately rotated. 
• Assist with warehouse operations, including building pallets, receiving products, and keeping the warehouse organized according to protocols.
• Maintain certification on warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, forklift, high-bay stacker.
• Reconcile deliveries and submit product credits.
• Work closely with Grocery Manager to ensure proper inventory management and stocking/warehouse prioritization.
• Assist in merchandising, printing shelf tags, and maintaining accuracy in the perpetual inventory system. 

Other Responsibilities

• Cashier as necessary or allocate staff to ensure service standards are met.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns; report to others who need to know or help. 
• Ensure maintenance of Grocery policies, communication log, and department phone list.
• Other duties as directed.

• Experience that demonstrates the ability or aptitude to successfully meet all expectations listed above required.
• Experience supervising and managing staff required, preferably in a retail setting. 
• Experience working with email and MS Office software sufficient to communicate, prepare reports, and complete tasks with accuracy and in a timely manner, required. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; some early mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts are required.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. throughout shift, occasionally up to 50 lbs., and occasionally more.
• Ability to stand for long periods and to bend and twist repeatedly; ability to lift product overhead and/or to climb ladders with product.

Salary : $25 - $27