Safeway has an opening for a Third Person in Charge!
The Third Person in Charge is responsible for the operations of the entire store
when the Store Director (SD) and Assistant Store Director (ASD) are not present.
The position is one of the job classifications from which candidates for retail
leadership development training are typically selected, the successful
completion of which may lead to advancement into store management. The Third
Person in Charge provides customer service, administers training to new
employees, coordinates with others to determine hiring needs and to identify and
select candidates for interviews, and assists with merchandising execution for
the store. The Third Person also coordinates with the late shift employees in
directing the day-to-day activities of the late shift when the Store Director
and Assistant Store Director are not present, including assessment of daily
operational needs and training personnel. Assists in ordering, receiving
storing, pricing, stocking and merchandising.
Responsibilities
* Works primarily closing shifts to run total store operations in the absence
of the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.
* Works with the Assistant Store Director on center of store operations and
fills in for Assistant Store Director on their days off, when the ASD is
filling in for Store Director, or while the ASD is on vacation.
* Overall management responsibility for the total store operation, including
supervision of all employees and the handling of customer complaints, in the
absence of the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.
* Initiates corrective action as needed in the absence of the Store Director
and Assistant Store Director.
* Acts as the liaison between the Store Director/Assistant Store Director and
the late shift operations to ensure smooth operations of the store.
* Encourages and maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness
with an emphasis on fast, friendly, courteous customer service. Engages in
suggestive selling and other sales techniques. Handles customer relations
issues.
* Performs ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking, and merchandising
duties. Coordinates with late shift employees/department leads in planning,
organizing, and directing day-to-day operations of the store during the late
shift and special sales/AD needs. Assists with implementing Company and
Division merchandising policies and/or Store Director instructions.
* Coordinates with Assistant Store Director to prepare "things to do list" for
night stockers for closing shifts; prepares "things to do list" for day
stockers for day or mid shifts.
* May perform duties of the receiving clerk in the absence of the Inventory
Control Clerk.
* Build and execute marketing and merchandising plans for the store working
with Head Clerks, PICs, and Food Clerks.
* Ordering for displays and working with day stockers to minimize out of
stocks.
* Support Store Director and Assistant Store Director with execution of the
strategies to improve product placement, profit, sales, store standards, and
other key metrics.
- Trains Head Clerks/PICs for possible promotion to Third Person in Charge.
- Support the Store Director with the overall success of the Company's Safety
Culture and Safety programs in the store to provide a safe work environment
for employees and shopping experience for customers
* Coordinates with Store Director and Head Bookkeeper/In-Store Recruiter to
assess and meet hiring needs by ensuring positions are posted, interviews are
scheduled for the Store Director, Assistant Store Director, or Third Person
with candidates, and the onboarding of new hires takes place after hiring
decisions are made.
* Ensures that the required web-based training is administered to new employees
and ensures all mandatory training is provided to each new hires and newly
promoted employees. Ensures all new hire paperwork and policies are
acknowledged by all new hires and/or promoted employees and maintained in
personnel files.
Store assignments can change due to operational needs.
Qualifications
Education Level: High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Experience Level
- Four or more years retail experience required
- Retail grocery experience preferred
Skills and Experiences
- Proficient customer service and supervisory skills.
- Strong understanding of overall store operations.
- Requires strong written and oral communication skills, leadership skills, and
the ability to get along with others.
- High degree of initiative and sense of urgency.
- Available to work flexible hours (am/pm shifts).
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Ability to be friendly, courteous, tactful, and maintain composure in dealing
with customers and co-workers.
* Requires the analytical ability to handle administrative details such as
planning, reporting, meeting operational objectives, scheduling, and
supervising.
- Requires the ability to judge and react to business activity.
- Requires knowledge of basic math and weights and measures.
Travel Requirements: None
Physical Environment
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and
weights up to approximately 55 lbs.
- Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Must sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- May spend long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
- May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, computer and other office
equipment in the course of normal workday.
* Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of
job duties.
* Workday is fast paced; holiday, evening and weekend work may be required.
Albertsons Companies' Northern California Division support office is located in
Pleasanton, CA and supports the operations of 285 retail stores across northern
California, northwestern Nevada, and Hawaii under the Safeway, Andronico’s,
Vons, and Pak ‘n Save Foods banners.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Albertsons Companies, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our
commitment to thoughtful people practices is a cornerstone of our philosophy. We
bring communities together through the joy of food and inspire well-being — and
that starts with you. When you join our team, you bring your unique talents and
make us stronger, better, and more connected.
Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive pay with weekly payroll
- Exclusive associate discounts
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible associates, including Medical, Dental,
Vision, 401(k), and more (eligibility details at
myACI Benefits:
* Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and sick leave (eligibility details at
myACI Benefits:
- Career growth and development supported by leaders who invest in your success
- Inclusive, collaborative work environment with colleagues who reflect the
communities we serve
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed
to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a
unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire
well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a
leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732
pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing
plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners
include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United
Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star
Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community
Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep
local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no
matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of
the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has
equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their
and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and
bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work
performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job
description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division,
and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills
of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official
job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other
basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the
Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records.
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Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on
criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with
unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this
range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life
insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays,
bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If
applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
