Assistant Manager- Night Stock

Assistant Department Manager - Night StockAt Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.The Role and Why It's ImportantAs an Assistant Department Manager - Night Stock at Hy-Vee, you'll help keep our store running smoothly behind the scenes. You'll assist in leading the night stock crew, ensuring trucks are unloaded efficiently, merchandise is stocked and organized, and the store is set up for a great day ahead. Your work directly impacts product availability, store appearance, and the overall shopping experience our customers love.If you're someone who takes pride in a job well done, enjoys leading a team, and thrives in a fast-paced overnight environment, this could be a great fit for you.What You'll DoNo two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect:Set and uphold department standards for customer service, cleanliness, sanitation, team relations, and overall profitabilitySupervise and direct the night stock crew, assign duties, monitor productivity, and hold individual check-ins with crew membersOversee ordering from the warehouse including pre-orders for grocery, non-foods, and supplies, and coordinate work with assistant managersReview and maintain the RPM system, including inventory setup, understock and backstock management, trigger settings, and order reviewUnload trucks, break down pallets, sort items by aisle, and check in vendor deliveries piece by pieceSupervise drop shipments, direct store deliveries, and oversee produce and frozen food truck unloadingWrite the night stock schedule and monitor time-off requests, vacation requests, overtime hours, and sick call-insTrain new employees on stocking, facing, order tags, UPCs, register operation, customer service, and department servicesAssist with customer service including checkout, sacking, carry-outs, cash accountability, and day-end reportsSet and reset new items, tags, and prices as needed, including in-store specials for prior ad itemsUnderstand and troubleshoot store equipment including electrical systems, registers, coolers, compressors, and display casesMaintain compliance with Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policiesAssist in other store areas and take on special projects as neededYou'll receive direction and support from: District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, and Night Stock Department ManagerYour SkillsTo be successful in this role, you'll need to be able to:Lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced overnight retail environmentSolve practical problems and make sound decisions with a variety of variablesUse basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentagesCommunicate clearly in writing and verbally with employees, vendors, and leadershipWork independently, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities throughout a shiftHigh school diploma or equivalent required; three to five years of similar or related work experience preferredReporting RelationshipsAccountable and Reports to: District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home, and Night Stock Department ManagerDirect Reports: Night Stock EmployeesEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredThree to five years of similar or related work experience preferredPhysical RequirementsAbility to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 100 pounds or more, with or without mechanical assistanceContinuously stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periodsWhere applicable to the role: ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment (required operator certification must be completed prior to independent use)Work in cooler or freezer environments for extended periodsWhere applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades to cut, trim, or grind productWhere applicable to the role, and in accordance with applicable age and legal requirements: operate a cardboard baler or compactorWhere applicable to the role: perform repetitive motions associated with dough mixing, scaling, and proofingAbility to unload, lift, stock, and rotate incoming truck freight and merchandiseWorking EnvironmentThis is a physically active role performed primarily during overnight hours. You may encounter occasional exposure to noise, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, and cleaning chemicals or solvents, with frequent exposure to dirt. The role involves working with and around heavy store equipment including forklifts, power jacks, and compactors. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment.Are you ready to smile, apply today.Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.