Manager In Training Variety Department

About Us

Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 supermarkets in 10 states with over 22,000 employee owners. Our purpose is to make the lives of our customers and employee owners better by offering the lowest possible prices to feed their families. Currently, WinCo is the second largest Employee-Owned company in the United States. With more than 500 millionaire employee-owners in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our benefits, including top-tier medical plans and tuition support set us apart. In your role, you'll be instrumental in making a real impact in the communities we serve, embodying our purpose every day.

Overview

This position covers multiple locations within an area.

Job Summary

Learn all duties required of a Department Manager.  Assists Department Manager in directing and controlling the operation of a Department by understanding related work areas including : supervising department personnel; planning and ordering merchandise; ensuring customer service and product quality, freshness and selection;  assisting in coordination and management of department operations so as to control costs, meet targeted labor, maintain projected profit margins, and meet or exceed sales goals.  Perform department clerk duties as needed.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Department Manager in meeting departmental projected sales and gross margin objectives.  Creates effective promotional and seasonal displays; prepares, proofs, stages and packages products; prevents shrink; oversees cost / quality control; orders necessary products and ingredients; prepares department sales / production guides; prepares, charts and records sales dollars / percentages; computes gross profit; processes and maintains accurate department records; and controls expenses.
• Maintains and encourages an atmosphere of fast, friendly, courteous customer service, etc.
• Ensures adequate product quantity, quality and freshness.  Orders, checks, receives and controls inventory; builds, maintains and organizes product display and storage areas; stocks and rotates products; inspects displays daily for substandard and outdated product and discards outdated or spoiled products; ensures proper temperatures are maintained in all phases of product handling and preparation; follows retail labeling laws and company code dating policy; follows company policy on processing re-work or reduced-to-clear items, damage and spoilage of product; trims, cuts, wraps, trays, displays and waters products as needed; ensures proper pricing and signing; conducts inventories of all department items; and prepares food items as needed.
• Learns and assists Department Manager in supervising, motivating, coaching, training and hiring of Department personnel.
• Learns and assists Department Manager in monitoring employee performance, and recommending personnel action (hiring, firing, layoff and disciplinary action).
• Learns and assists Department Manager in scheduling personnel according to coverage needs and service level.
• Performs customer relation duties and engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
• Ensures proper merchandising of product by understanding schematics, merchandising of advertised and special items, proper signing procedures, analyzing cutting tests and meeting customer demand.
• Maintains cleanliness and eye-appeal of work area, storage area, equipment and retail displays according to company policy and legal regulations; and cleans work area by mopping, sweeping, taking out garbage, etc.
• Maintains a safe / secure work environment and ensures compliance with security policies.
• Performs receiving duties.  Verifies orders against invoices; reports shortages and claims to ensure proper billing; breaks down loads and dates product; and cuts cases; stacks, prices and marks merchandise; etc.
• Breaks down freight by moving product, placing it in inventory, operating fork lift, etc.
• Performs all job duties and responsibilities with honesty and integrity.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
• Completes the Manager in Training classroom and on the job training program.

Requirements

Education :

Experience :

Ability to :

Additional Requirements :

Machines and Equipment Operated :

Preferred Education, Experience and / or Credentials :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job.  All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.  The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel may vary.

EEO / Inclusivity

As the WinCo Foods community continues to grow, our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences are essential to our strategy and success. We are committed cultivating and celebrating an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected.