Kroger · 1 month ago
501 Assistant Department Leader
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$18/hr - $18/hrKroger is a well-known grocery retailer seeking an Assistant Department Leader to assist the Department Manager in various operational tasks. The role involves planning, organizing, staffing, and directing Grocery Department associates while ensuring customer service and maximizing store sales and profits.
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Responsibilities
Assist the Department Manager in organizing work, filling department staffing needs as authorized by store management, and training and scheduling associates so that customers are consistently provided with prompt courteous service
Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents and questions. Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous and professional in all interactions
Use Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) to manage ordering appropriate quantities of merchandise and supplies, and insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand in the Department Manager’s absence
Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise
Engage yourself and counsel associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services, product presentation and promotional activities
Follow through on implementation of company programs and adherence to company policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, sanitation and maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination
Provide Department Manager with input on department budgets, goals and results
Communicate and interact with associates and customers to provide a positive impression
Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures
Maintain floor, shelf and grocery areas clean and up to sanitary standards
Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports in a positive manner
Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads
Perform any and all duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as the work demands
Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly
Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers
Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising and customer services related to sale of merchandise
Understanding of all key components of department operations (i.e. Managing people, merchandising, computer assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.)
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, OSHA compliance, etc
Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools, (power jacks, box cutters, label guns, balers, compactors, etc.)
Preferred
Grocery retail work experience and/or backup manager experience
Past work record reflects dependability and integrity
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
Founded in 1883
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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