Learn the operations of all departments and the duties of store management; share responsibility for store performance in all areas of operation/human resources. Perform scheduling, security, maintenance, safety, sanitation, ordering, administration & Human Resource-related duties. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES Assist store manager & associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience & develop associate interest in customer service/relations to enhance Kroger's best-in-class reputation

Assist store manager in leading teams in planning, implementing & executing merchandising/operating initiatives

Assist store manager with developing action plans/communications to associates on Associate Insight survey results

Work with department heads/store associates to identify store opportunities, develop timely solutions & create action plans to ensure plan implementation Role model/demand a highest level of customer service & solve associate/customer issues/concerns

Manage total store operations in store manager's absence Achieve/exceed weekly, period, & annual sales, wage budgets & profit budgets, as well as other targeted goals (e.g., safety, shrink)

Drive sales by working with department managers to produce/maximize sales & profits, reduce shrink & improve each store department's contribution

Assist store manager in regular store-level financial performance discussions with associates regarding developing budgets (e.g., sales, shrink, labor expenses, other expenses) & other targeted goals (e.g., safety)

Analyze/ respond to competitive landscape within district/division Demonstrate inclusionary leadership; expect inclusive behavior from associates

Utilize coordinators/other field staff to ensure store departments achieve sales/profit goals & ensure implementation/execution of division merchandising plans

Promote/support strong relationships with local community organizations in store's surrounding area

Assist in building proactive/productive relationships with union representatives/business agents if store is covered by collective bargaining agreement

Communicate necessary information to associates to help them effectively carry out duties

Serve as liaison to store/district managers & coordinators on effectiveness of division merchandising/ operational plans/programs

Assist store manager in staffing, reducing turnover & increasing retention

Provide timely individual/department performance feedback to department heads & associates

Assist with labor management & supply costs on a daily basis to meet customer service/financial targets

Ensure store compliance & associate knowledge of federal, state, & local laws/enterprise policies

Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

High school diploma/GED

1 year of experience as department manager, service manager, or equivalent experience

Store manager/district manager or direct manager approval

Desired Retail management experience & knowledge of all aspects of store operations

Staff supervisory experience

ABOUT THE TEAM Jobs at King Soopers: To support and reward our hardworking and friendly associates, we offer much more than just a paycheck. We strive to feed your future by offering the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. Our associates receive a full plate of benefits that promote their physical, emotional and financial well-being, including access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health resources, associate discounts and opportunities to learn, grow and advan e. Our associates also get to help us make a difference in our communities through our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plans.