Center Store Manager Trainee- Hannaford

This position is posted for the greater Burlington area.

* *******************************************************************This is a training position and not intended as a guarantee of future positions. The intent of the program is to provide the area with an additional pool of candidates for current and future needs. It also provides the selected candidate with technical and management skills and the opportunity to practice those skills making them a more qualified candidate for future leadership positions.

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Primary Purpose:

Responsible for all duties and tasks associated with the Assistant Store Manager's job description in their absence. Manage performance of all duties and responsibilities of Center Store associates assigned and effectively manage Center Store operations to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy. Maintain solid communications with all Center Store associates.

Essential Job Functions:

* Manage Center Store department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.

* Manage performance through planning, coaching, appraisals, and disciplinary efforts.

* Hire, train and develop associates to meet the department needs.

* Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates' needs.

* Use good judgement in the delegation, assignment, and follow-up required for the efficient performance of the department.

* Treat all associates with fairness, dignity, and respect. Provide recognition of accomplishments and offer constructive counseling when necessary.

* Conduct performance appraisals on all assigned associates according to company standards.

* Foster a positive and inclusive environment to retain associates and customers.

* Role model outstanding friendly customer service.

* Assist in attaining financial objectives.

* Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed as outlined.

* Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the department and throughout the organization.

* Ensure the maintenance of the department's appearance and presentation.

* Ensure quality conditions of all products through proper rotation.

* Ensure operational and merchandising standards are followed to maximize profitability.

* Understand the potential causes and means for resolving and limiting inventory shrink issues within the Center store operation.

* Understand and use company tools such as; MPP, financial reports, scheduling, ordering and business information systems.

* Have a total understanding of the Center Store training guides as well as all standard practices.

* May act as the Center Store Trainer or point person for all assigned trainees.

* Ensure all department associates' are properly trained.

* Observe and ensure compliance with company sanitation, safety, and food safety standards.

* Treat all store information as strictly confidential.

* Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

* Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

RequirementsPhysical Requirements:

* Lift up to 20 lbs. regularly, including overhead lifting, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally. Push/pull up to 40 lbs. regularly.

* Meet established volume/activity standards.

* Stand or walk 100% of the time.

* Frequent reaching, grasping and lifting individual stock items below waist level or above shoulder level.

* Frequent bending, kneeling and squatting.

* Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials and food products.

* Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.

* Ability to use computers, calculators and communication systems required to perform the job functions.

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