Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the store's e-Commerce department to achieve desired sales objectives, goals and budgets. Responsible for staffing the department and developing associates to achieve desire results. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities- Ensure that the store e-Commerce department meets/exceeds customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness and cleanliness
- Interview, select and hire candidates to staff the on-line shopping department
- Meet the demands of product flow and create schedules according to guidelines
- Develop associates to meet the productivity standards and certify associates once they meet or exceed goals
- Confirm that associates are following local, state, and federal laws in addition to all food safety procedures and company guidelines
- Train associates on all functions and duties of the order selector and customer attendant roles
- Lead team in the planning, implementation and execution of e-Commerce’s initiatives
- Achieve/exceed weekly, period, annual sales, wage budgets, and other targeted goals including customer satisfaction leading to repeat sales
- Assist in the analysis and response to the competitive landscape
- Ensure orders are filled with products requested or comparable substitute in a timely and effective manner
- Execute best practices to determine appropriate substitutions in the event of an out of stock
- Follow processes for streamlining collection of orders, products, checkouts and delivery
- Report inventory issues such as out of stock items to department heads in a timely manner
- Troubleshoot equipment and devices for e-Commence department
- Provide feedback to store management team, district manager, field specialist, coordinators and division e-Commerce manager on the effectiveness of operational plans/programs
- Report all issues with item shelf allocation to division KOMPASS team
- Monitor and control expenses for the department
- Ensure preventative maintenance is being performed on all equipment in the department
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
- Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
- Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
- High School Diploma or GED
- Any proven supervisory experience
- Any prior experience in the selection and hiring process
- Strong organization skills
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds several throughout the day
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and/or walk constantly
- Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch several times per hour
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- Any experience with and knowledge of Point of Sale (POS)
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Proven supervisory experience
- Experience in the selection and hiring process
- Strong organization skills
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds several times per day
- Able to stand for extended periods and/or walk constantly
- Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch several times per hour
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to follow laws, food safety procedures and company guidelines
- Ability to train associates on order selector and customer attendant roles
- Ability to work cooperatively in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment
- Ability to manage conflict in a nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
- Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
- Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with and knowledge of Point of Sale (POS)
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
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What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
