POSITION SUMMARY:

Oversee and assist with the onboarding, training, and development of associates, ensuring they have the necessary skills and tools to perform their duties effectively. Key responsibilities include supervising the training of new employees, monitoring the performance of existing staff, ensuring adherence to company policies, and conducting annual reviews. Additionally, you will regularly monitor your team’s progress and adjust schedules as needed to ensure all work is completed safely and within established timelines. By doing so, you will help ensure that projects run smoothly and that customers receive the best possible shopping experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Work week is Monday - Friday
Provide direction and guidance to Set Team
Communicate and collaborate with Kroger Set Team to ensure timely and efficient completion of project work
Provide direction and guidance to associates
Oversee and assist with training of new employees and monitoring performance of incumbent employees
Review & Execute Mapping & layouts of projects
Schedule shelf strip and tag events for Remodels and other projects
Perform Surge/Set Team Member audits
Maintain Division Merchandising Execution supply inventory at Ruler Warehouse 2 and distribute as needed
Act as Account Manager backup as needed
Perform annual reviews
Administer progressive discipline when necessary to address performance or behavior issues, ensuring that all actions are fair, consistent, and in accordance with the company policies, in collaboration with management
Consistently communicate progress to supervisor
Attend trainings and webinars assigned to stay up to date on best practices regarding leadership skills, compliance, policy changes, cross training and safety
Conduct safety audits
Provide customer assistance
Operate Ruler equipment in a “safety first” manner
Must remain qualified as an insurable driver
During periods of reduced regular scheduled hours due to circumstances including, but not limited to, holidays or unforeseen urgent customer support needs, employees may be responsible for additional store support outside of their normal essential job functions
Up to 75% overnight travel may be required

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

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Be 18 years of age or older
Communicate (read, write and speak) fluent English
Read, understand and implement plan-o-grams
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Computer/internet access and knowledge of email and web based applications
Adapt to advancing technology and computer solutions
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team
Qualify as an insurable driver with excellent driving record
Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
A smartphone with internet/data access is required. This position may require installation and utilization of an app on your smartphone to complete the requirements of the position. This may include, but is not limited to, requiring app permissions such as enabling location services, camera, and photo gallery access
Must be able to provide personal tape measure and safety gloves to perform essential job functions

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Must be able to:
- operate motor vehicle unassisted
- remain standing and/or walking unassisted for several hours at a time
- frequently climb stairs, ladders and step stools
- lift, carry, push or pull 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
- continuously reach up, extend, reach in all directions and have unlimited upper body mobility
- frequently bend, stoop, twist, squat and kneel
- lift and extend 30 lbs. above the head, sometimes repeatedly
- frequently grasping, squeezing and unlimited manual dexterity
- tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures (0-90 degrees)

DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:

Retail store experience
Broker experience
Set Team Rep
Merchandising Rep

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:

Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures
Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships with District Managers, Store Managers and Grocery / Department Managers to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
Building Trust – interacting with the customer and Kroger employees in a way that gives Kroger management confidence in one’s intentions and in those of the organization
Coaching – providing timely guidance and feedback to assigned Merchandising Reps to help strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to employees, management and customers in assigned stores in the English language
Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing trust and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees
Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
Inclusion – appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results
Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations
Management Skills – the ability to fairly manage a large group and to assist with the assessment and review process of this same group
Negotiation – effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance from all involved parties
Safety Awareness – identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee and customer safety; upholding safety standards

Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed

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