Director OF Operations

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Support/Services Job Requisition: 542683 Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd Store Code: Retail Ops - East Div (2761107) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested. Hannaford offers a flexible work environment, with a hybrid work expectation for field-based positions of being physically present in-store and/or a General Office in your territory at least 3 days a week. Prospective candidates must reside in one of Hannaford's five (5) operating states (ME, NH, MA, VT, NY). Position Summary: Provide leadership while effectively balancing the needs of associates, customers and stakeholders. Effectively guide our culture through personal support and action. Foster a talent growth process that identifies and develops talented associates. Lead and influence Hannaford's business strategy and assure strategic planning is aligned with corporate goals and vision. Ensure a high level of effective execution with focus on continuous improvement. Deliver on standard practices across all store operations. Maximize profitable sales and achieve budgeted financial objectives. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Talent Development: Coach Store Managers to strengthen retail skills and develop leaders capable of embracing our strategy and willing to accept ownership for performance. Create and maintain a talent growth management process to ensure the development of future leaders. Promote and role model a culture that demonstrates a genuine concern for people and their needs while fostering high standards of performance. Openly strive for self-development through in-depth feedback to create a developmental course of action. Demonstrate a genuine concern for people and their needs, ensuring that they are treated fairly and with respect. Achieve Results: Drive Hannaford strategies through implementation of practices that positively impact the district to achieve goals. Lead a business plan process within and outside the district that highlights opportunities and drives the business forward. Facilitate collaboration and build strong relationships with leaders, colleagues, and associates to achieve results as a team. Steward the Brand: Make a difference in the communities we serve by maintaining quality community relations in all marketing areas. Coach the Power of You and our commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Serve as a role model for associates, and represent the Hannaford brand to the community we do business in. Qualifications and Experience: Extensive retail management experience Thorough understanding of store operations and total merchandising practices. Preferred: College degree Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations with solid interpersonal skills. Ability to identify and develop talent and proactively plan for future staffing needs. Ability to bring people together across organizational boundaries to achieve results as a team and share best practices. Ability to anticipate future challenges, risks and opportunities and create plans to address them. Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting demands. Strong cognitive skills, including problem-solving analysis, decision-making and financial analysis. Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and support change effectively. The Salary Range for this position is $161,600 - $242,400 The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr