Center Store Lead at SpartanNash

Williamston, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, GroceryIndustries

Requirements

High School Graduate (Required) or Equivalent (GED)
0-2 years of retail experience preferred
Strong written [communication skills, inferred from truncated description]

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day activities of department operations, ensuring associates are trained, department is fully staffed, operating at company standards, and meeting goals and KPIs
Order and maintain inventory, including proper markdown procedures to minimize loss, utilizing inventory control for product freshness and quality
Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count/weight, condition, and store product in appropriate areas
Manage team to complete stocking, production, and tasks ensuring product quality, production planning, accuracy, date-sensitive rotation, and proper handling of spoiled/damaged products
Maintain familiarity with all products in the department and throughout the store
Know ad items, special prices, coupon deals, and store sales/rewards programs
Communicate and execute weekly and period Flight Plan to company expectations and timelines
Follow company policies and timelines using required tools/software to manage scheduling per forecasted guidelines
Support department manager in implementing/maintaining work schedules, labor control, overtime control, and payroll expense
Implement Our Winning Recipe and model core values and competencies
Support department manager in staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates
Support department manager in developing and monitoring department goals and forecasts
Attend and participate in daily huddles, manager meetings, district/company meetings (phone, online, in-person)
Maintain clean, attractive, well-stocked department using structure of the day guidelines and “Prime Time” standards
Ensure all food safety guidelines are followed store-wide, taking immediate corrective action if not
Ensure all safety guidelines are followed store-wide, taking immediate corrective action if not
Support department manager in developing/implementing plans to meet company goals and KPIs
Perform daily cycle counts
Monitor daily, weekly, monthly programs for date checking and shelf cleaning
Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines
Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations
Follow Guest Experience Guidelines
May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience needs
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

inventory managementorder validationteam managementstockingproduct rotationmarkdown proceduresproduction planningretail operations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment position.

Where is the job located?

The position is located at 151 W. Grand River - Williamston, Michigan 48895.

What are the main responsibilities of the Center Store Lead?

The role involves leading day-to-day department operations, ordering and maintaining inventory, managing a team for stocking and production, ensuring product quality and freshness, and supporting the department manager with staffing, training, and performance management.

What is the company culture like at SpartanNash?

SpartanNash emphasizes a People First culture, Operational Excellence, and Insights that Drive Solutions, with a family of 20,000 Associates contributing to customer-focused innovation.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates should have leadership experience in retail operations, skills in inventory management, team training and staffing, and the ability to model core values while executing company goals and performance indicators.