Store Manager

About Us Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day. Overview Job SummaryPlan, coordinate and manage store operations to control costs, meet targeted labor, maintain projected profit margins, and meet or exceed sales goals. Provide a pleasant and safe shopping experience for customers and a safe professional working environment for employees. Typical Duties and Responsibilities Manages the store, ensuring compliance with WinCo Foods Company Policies, State and Federal Laws and the store's Collective Bargaining Agreement. Achieves or exceeds projected labor and productivity goals. 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. Evaluates and implements store merchandising plans. Performs store personnel functions as necessary, (such as hiring, training, disciplinary decisions, firing). 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 Ensures that all products are stocked, rotated and faced and that outdated and spoiled products are appropriately discarded.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. RequirementsEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Minimum of one (1) year as a Store Manager/Director or two (2) years as Assistant Store Manager/Director, or equivalent management experience in a retail grocery store. Performing clear written and verbal communication, 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 monitor progress and complete assignments. Utilizing excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills, establishing and maintaining rapport with co-workers, supervisors, buyers, 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. Ability to: 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. Work any scheduled work shifts including evenings, graveyard, overnight, weekends and holidays as scheduled or required. 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. Obtain necessary certification to safely and efficiently operate required equipment including powered industrial forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Additional Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old Food Handlers Certification (Per State Laws) Machines and Equipment Operated: 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. Preferred Education, Experience and/or Credentials: 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. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary. EEO/Inclusivity As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected. 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