Store Manager Suffolk

At Food LionAssociates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion and in return we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.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 base.Lead the implementation of both store specific and corporate initiatives by setting high standards proper planning and delegation.Ensure compliance with state and federal laws company policies and standard practices.Apply and expand industry and market knowledge to create and improve competitive position.Provide 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 associates.Ensure that proper control of all store funds and company assets is maintained.Foster a positive environment which anticipates and satisfies needs of associates and customers and establishes the store as a valued member in the community.Value differences (mirror the diversity in the community)Assure the recruiting and selection of the best qualified candidates to meet identified store talent needs.Recognize evaluate and develop associates to balance business objectives and individual needs.Treat all store information with strict confidentiality.Provide recognition of accomplishments and offer constructive counseling when necessary as it relates to achieving customer satisfaction and service while building store sales.Understand and use company tools such as financial reports average cost inventory system (ACIS) scheduling productivity ordering (CAO) and business information systems.Understand 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 needed.Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT) Training Packet and Training Aid courses.Perform all other duties and projects as assignedQUALIFICATIONSCollege graduate or equivalent preferredSolid understanding of store operations required.Excellent interpersonal organizational communication and customer service skillsAbility and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.Ability to use technical information to solve problems.Ability to lead and direct others.Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Must 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 providedtraining 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 functions.Ability to use hand held computers for orders mark downs scan outs and inventory.Stand 100% of the time frequently walking short distances.Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack or float.Perform repetitive hand and arm motions.Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously 25 lbs. frequently and approximately 100 lbs. on occasion.Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials and household cleaners.Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level.Meet established volume activity standards for the position.Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.Have sufficient visual ability to check invoices dates and other written documents.Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related conditions) national origin age disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process please contact our Recruiting Department Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Cost Accounting,ASP.NET,ABAP,Field Sales,Jni,Inventory Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1