Third Person in Charge

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, and 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 hiring needs and candidate selection, and assists with merchandising execution. The role also coordinates with late shift employees to direct day‑to‑day activities, assessments of operational needs, and training personnel. Duties include ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking, and merchandising. Store assignments can change due to operational needs. 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 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. Builds and executes marketing and merchandising plans for the store working with Head Clerks, PICs, and Food Clerks. Orders for displays and works with day stockers to minimize out of stocks. Supports Store Director and Assistant Store Director with execution of strategies to improve product placement, profit, sales, store standards, and other key metrics. Trains Head Clerks/PICs for potential promotion to Third Person in Charge. Supports 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 a safe 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 onboarding of new hires takes place after hiring decisions are made. Ensures that required web‑based training is administered to new employees and ensures all mandatory training is provided to each new hire and newly promoted employee. Ensures all new hire paperwork and policies are acknowledged and maintained in personnel files. 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. 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 part of a team. Ability to be friendly, courteous, tactful, and maintain composure in dealing with customers and co‑workers. Analytical ability to handle administrative details such as planning, reporting, meeting operational objectives, scheduling, and supervising. Ability to judge and react to business activity. 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. Benefits Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture Competitive pay with weekly payroll Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream Associate discounts Comprehensive benefits for eligible associates, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and sick leave Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development #J-18808-Ljbffr