Assistant Operational Excellence Manager

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a family business based in Tyler, Texas, and currently operates more than 209 stores in four states – Texas, Louisiana,Arkansas, and Oklahoma – with three distribution centers and a corporate office. BGC prides itself on offering its partners one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, paid time off, stock ownership, a 401k retirement plan, incentive plans, employee discounts, educational scholarships, and access to BGC’s 205-acre outdoor recreation area.

Assists upper management with overseeing various store operations to ensure quality of product, food and physical safety, and inventory stock levels. Executes merchandising plans, enforces Company standards and procedures, indirectly manages achievement of store sales and profits using acceptable business practices, and promotes customer service.

• Carries out management responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, training, and developing partners; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining partners; scheduling, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Reviews historical data to predict future sales from ads and promotions. Manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels. Reviews profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data; provides verbal or written summary to upper management regarding any related issues.
• Indirectly responsible for maintaining and improving sales performance, cash flow, public relations, product quality, and work standards.
• Frequently required to open/close the store. Ensures the store is presentable for the customer shopping experience; makes certain adequate staff is available; ensures safety, responsiveness, and fiscal management of cash and monetary assets.
• Enforces quality control and food safety standards throughout multiple departments and ensures dated products are stocked and rotated properly.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.
• Ensures initiatives and strategies for loss prevention and shrink reduction are being implemented.
• Assists in the direction of store operations and management of operating expenses to maximize cash flow, EBITDA, sales, gross margin, and net profit.
• Actively participates in and ensures the execution of effective merchandising plans to increase sales through displays, store layouts, and category management promotions.
• Displays exemplary customer service and acts as a role model for partners; enforces customer engagement standards by greeting customers, answering questions, and responding to customer complaints.

• Intermediate knowledge of retail grocery store operations .
• Intermediate knowledge of WFM (Workforce Management).
• Basic understanding of cash register and Company checkout policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of state laws regarding the sale of alcohol, tobacco, and lottery, as applicable.
• Basic knowledge of anti-money laundering and other government regulations relating to monetary transactions.
• Basic knowledge of on-site fuel station procedures, if applicable.
• Basic knowledge of SAP for reporting purposes.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate others .
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners.
• Ability to remain professional and courteous with customers.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time.
• Ability to carry out short-term strategic objectives aligned with Company initiatives.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to evaluate partner performance and make corrections as needed, in a tactful manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
• Ability to safely work with sharp objects such as knives, box cutters, etc.
• Ability to operate manual or electric pallet jack.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.