Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Food Lion, adept in enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations. Excelled in multitasking and problem-solving, significantly improving store efficiency. Skilled in inventory management and minor repairs, demonstrating reliability and a strong ability to drive sales and team development. Experience with basic plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, as well as knowledge in power tools.
• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
• Courteous and helpful to other associates
• Understand and use company tools such as; average cost inventory system (ACIS) and ordering (CAO)
• Receive deliveries, code where applicable, rotate and put in appropriate storage area
• Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
• Maintain proper product levels in all areas within the Perishable Department
• Properly clean and sanitize the department
• Maintains variety and layout standards
• Ensure that all advertising and sales promotion materials applicable to the department are properly utilized
• Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice
• Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
• Assist the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with the day-to-day operations of the entire store
• Responsible for hiring, training, and developing associates
• Manage performance through performance management, coaching, appraisal and disciplinary efforts
• Ensure proper control of all store funds and company assets
• Ensure store conditions, customer service and satisfaction, product quality, freshness, availability, variety and execution of all policies and procedures
• Ensure that staffing schedules across departments meet the business needs
• Manage the Grocery Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates
• Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provides ongoing performance management, training and conducts timely formal performance appraisals for direct reports