Assistant Store Manager

• Manages the Grocery department, ensuring compliance with WinCo Foods Company Policies, State and Federal Laws and the store’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Monitors the hour to hour store appearance and conditions to ensure high stands of cleanliness, efficiency and productivity. Demonstrates understanding of store priorities and the ability to anticipate changes.
• Maintains a safe environment for customers and employees thereby controlling general liability and workers’ compensation costs.
• Shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward fellow employees as well as customers. Sets an example of personal integrity, appearance and ethical business practices which provides a standard of conduct for all store personnel. Leads by example.
• Monitors employee effectiveness and productivity and ensures efficient labor utilization in the grocery department.
• Evaluates and implements store merchandising plans.
• Performs store personnel functions as necessary, (such as hiring, training, disciplinary decisions, firing).
• Performs delegated Store Manager responsibilities in the absence of Store Manager or as assigned.
• Assists the Store Manager in achieving or exceeding projected labor and productivity goals.
• Monitors and maintains the quality condition of all products. Ensures that all products are stocked, rotated and faced and that outdated and spoiled products are appropriately discarded.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Currently enrolled in the Manager Apprentice Program and/or Minimum of one (1) year as Store Manager/Director or three (3) years as Assistant Store Manager/Director, or equivalent management experience in a retail grocery store.
• Performing clear written and verbal communication (hearing & speech), providing leadership, exhibiting interpersonal relation skills and maintaining composure with customers and co-workers.
• Performing supervisory skills (e.g. interviewing, scheduling, hiring, counseling, training, disciplining, etc.)
• Operating computers with Windows applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. in a work setting.
• Applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail in order to effectively monitoring progress and complete assignments, performing all duties with efficiency and accuracy.
• Utilizing excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills, establishing and maintaining rapport with co-workers, supervisors, buyers, etc.
• Conducting visual inspections, reading reports, computer printouts, computer screen, etc.
• Accepting direction from multiple sources and effectively managing time to ensure deadlines are met.
• Demonstrating initiative and self-direction to perform a variety of simultaneous skills (multi-tasking), fielding and prioritizing different tasks, phone calls and projects with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of overall company practices; an in-depth understanding of policies/procedures and the ability to judge/react to customer and employee needs professionally and appropriately.

• Occasionally lift and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to 50 pounds.
• Efficiently & accurately operate check stand equipment such as scales, scanners, and cash registers.
• Utilize appropriate computer programs to perform tasks such as employee scheduling, product ordering, etc.
• Stand, walk and move rapidly for long periods of time.
• Bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Perform basic math (add, subtract, divide and multiply), compute weights and measures and calculate profit margins.
• Perform primary duties efficiently and accurately.
• Work any scheduled work shifts including evenings, graveyard, overnight, weekends and holidays as scheduled or required.
• Obtain necessary certification to safely and efficiently operate required equipment including powered industrial forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, bend at waist and twist upper body frequently, repetitive use of hands continually.

• Food Handlers Certification (Per State Laws)

• Office machines (computer terminal, copier/scanner, 10-key, fax machine, telephone, etc)
• Forklift, Electric and manual Pallet Jack, Push Carts and hand trucks.
• Garbage & cardboard compactors.

• Five (5) years or more as Store Manager/Director or Assistant Manager in a retail grocery store.
• Management experience in a fast paced high volume retail grocery store.

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