Center Store Operations Manager

Center Store Manager - 3215 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95204

Join California's largest regional, full-service grocery chain, with 194 locations across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada. As the Center Store Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional service to our customers by efficiently managing operations and merchandising functions for the Center Store Department.

Position Overview: In this role, you will oversee all aspects of Center Store products and conditions to maximize sales, profits, and customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily center store operations to ensure efficiency.
• Developing and maintaining inventory and product conditions to boost performance.
• Leading, training, and developing a team of center store associates.
• Optimizing store productivity and overall performance.
• Maintaining compliance with safety, hazardous materials, and food safety regulations.

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities
• Vacation and personal holidays
• In-store purchase discounts

Pay Range: $31.21 - $34.65 per hour

Qualifications:

• Education: Two-year college degree or equivalent knowledge through formal education, specialized training, or experience.
• Experience: Completion of Assistant Center Store Manager rotation, two years of equivalent management experience, or current role as Bakery, Meat, or Produce Department Manager.
• Other: Must be available to work a variety of retail hours; forklift certification required.

Physical Requirements: This role requires frequent standing and physical movement, as well as the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.

Key Skills:

• Customer Focus
• Leadership and Team Management Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Customer service excellence
• Organizational and mathematical skills, including financial management
• Knowledge of department operations, food safety rules, and visual merchandising

The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.