Store Manager 358969

At Food LionAssociates 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 onthejob learning opportunities and training.

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 approximately 100 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

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.

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