Job Description:

***THIS ROLE WILL BE IN FILLED IN THE SPARTANBURG/ASHEVILLE***PRIMARY PURPOSEResponsible for managing total store operations. Meet or exceed established financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy. Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization. Ensure conditions involving security, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest levels.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaximize all resources (physical, human and financial) that will enable the store to achieve financial objectives while maximizing sales potential and growing the customer baseLead the implementation of both store specific and corporate initiatives by setting high standards, proper planning and delegationEnsure compliance with state and federal laws, company policies and standard practicesApply and expand industry and market knowledge to create and improve competitive positionProvide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and StrategyProvide a safe, secure and pleasant environment for customers and associatesEnsure that proper control of all store funds and company assets are maintainedFoster a positive environment which anticipates and satisfies needs of associates and customers and establishes the store as a valued member in the communityValue differences (mirror the diversity in the community)Assure the recruiting and selection of the best qualified candidates to meet identified store talent needsRecognize, evaluate and develop associates to balance business objectives and individual needsTreat all store information with strict confidentialityProvide recognition of accomplishments and offers constructive counseling when necessary as it relates to achieving customer satisfaction and service while building store salesUnderstand and use company tools such as; financial reports, average cost inventory system (ACIS), scheduling, productivity, ordering (CAO), and business information systemsUnderstand and utilize the Profit and Loss (P&L)Maintain an action plan on all associates identified as not meeting the productivity standards of performance or exceeding shrink controls, implement training and accountability as neededSuccessfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid coursesPerform all other duties and projects as assignedQUALIFICATIONSCollege graduate or equivalent preferredSolid understanding of store operations requiredExcellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skillsAbility and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the jobAbility to use technical information to solve problemsAbility to lead and direct othersMust meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functionsMust be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodationsMust be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment; Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functionsAbility to use handheld computers for orders, mark downs, scan outs, and inventoryStand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distancesAbility to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack or floatPerform repetitive hand and arm motionsBend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and approximately 100 lbs. on occasionBe able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, and household cleanersFrequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist levelMeet established volume activity standards for the positionTolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a timeHave sufficient visual ability to check invoices, dates, and other written documents