Deli/Bakery Lead

Position Summary: This role leads the day‑to‑day activities of the department in a retail store when the department manager is absent or directs, ensuring associates are trained, the department is fully staffed, operates at company standards, and meets all company goals and key performance indicators. Responsibilities Order and maintain inventory, using inventory control procedures and proper markdowns to minimize loss and ensure product freshness and quality. Review and validate received orders for accuracy, quality, count or weight, condition, and ensure all product is stored in appropriate areas. Manage a team that completes stocking, production, and additional tasks to ensure product quality, production planning, accuracy, and date‑sensitive rotation, as well as handle spoiled or damaged products per guidelines. Maintain familiarity with all products in the department and throughout the store, including ad items, special prices, coupon deals, and store sale and reward programs. Communicate and execute the weekly and period flight plan to meet company expectations and timelines. Use scheduling tools and software to manage staffing according to forecasted guidelines. Support department manager in labor control, overtime control, and payroll expense for the department. Implement and model the company’s core values and competencies, including “Our Winning Recipe.” Assist in staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates. Help develop and monitor department goals and forecasts. Attend daily huddles, manager meetings, and district/company level meetings via phone, online, or in person as required. Maintain a clean, attractive, and well‑stocked department, following prime‑time standards. Ensure all food safety guidelines and requirements are followed and take corrective action when not followed. Follow PPE, safety, food safety, cleaning, and guest‑experience guidelines. Perform assigned tasks in other departments based on customer‑experience needs. Handle additional responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications High school graduate (required) or equivalent GED. 0–2 years of retail experience preferred. Strong written and verbal communication and bookkeeping skills. Excellent organization, prioritization, decision‑making, problem‑solving, and conflict‑management skills. Strong leadership abilities and hands‑on experience in a retail environment. Good strategic planning and business acumen. Knowledge of retail store operations and retail management systems. Suggestive selling and product knowledge preferred. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Spanish language communication highly desirable depending on location. Physical Requirements The duties of this position require lifting or moving up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, standing or walking for extended periods, and bending, stooping, twisting, or turning frequently. Exposure to varying temperatures and outside weather conditions, and low to moderate noise level, are typical of a retail store environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Benefits and Other Information SpartanNash offers a competitive total rewards benefits package as part of its people‑first culture. Legal Statements SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two‑way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr