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Assist Department Manager in planning, organizing, staffing, training and directing Grocery Department associates;perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits safely and ethically inaccordance with policies and procedures. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum* Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as the work demands.* Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.* Effective written and oral communication skills.* Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly* Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.* Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising and customer services related to sale of merchandise.* Understanding of all key components of department operations (i.e. Managing people, merchandising, computer assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.)* Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, OSHA compliance, etc.* Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools, (power jacks, box cutters, label guns, balers, compactors, etc.).Desired* Grocery retail work experience and/or backup manager experience.* Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.* Assist the Department Manager in organizing work, filling department staffing needs as authorized by storemanagement, and training and scheduling associates so that customers are consistently provided with promptcourteous service.* Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents and questions. Beprompt, tactful, calm, courteous and professional in all interactions.* Use Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) to manage ordering appropriate quantities of merchandise andsupplies, and insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand in the Department Manager'sabsence.* Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation,freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.* Engage yourself and counsel associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services,product presentation and promotional activities.* Follow through on implementation of company programs and adherence to company policies and procedures,particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, sanitation and maintenance of a work environment free ofunlawful harassment or discrimination.* Provide Department Manager with input on department budgets, goals and results.* Communicate and interact with associates and customers to provide a positive impression.* Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.* Maintain floor, shelf and grocery areas clean and up to sanitary standards.* Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and processimprovements to direct reports in a positive manner.* Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.* Perform any and all duties as assigned.