Kroger Mountain View Foods · 2 months ago
DRUG-GEN MDSE/ASST DEPT LEADER
Chesterfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelKroger Mountain View Foods is the nation's largest grocer, committed to exceptional customer service and a positive shopping experience. The Drug/GM Department Leader is responsible for supervising department functions, achieving sales goals, and ensuring a welcoming environment for customers while leading a team of associates.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold throughout the store; promote trust and respect among associates
Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates; collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals; promote Our Brands to customers
Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume during hours of operation
Develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process; establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet goals
Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome and appreciated by answering customer questions
Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products
Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about; inform customers of Drug/GM specials
Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results; monitor and control expenses for the department
Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products; create and execute sales promotions
Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect Drug/GM
Implement the period promotional plan for the department; stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory
Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO); plan, organize, and supervise the inventory process
Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
Notify management of customer or employee accidents; report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud to store management
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Ability to handle stressful situations
Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
Effective communication skills
Preferred
High School Diploma or GED
Any management/Drug-GM/retail experience
Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
Benefits
A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
Company
Kroger Mountain View Foods
Mountain View Foods is a plant set apart from other dairies in the U.S. from a capability, flexibility, and a future technological standpoint.
Founded in 2014
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase