Job Description

The County Market Popcorn Manager will lead department operations including but not limited to maximizinggross margins, ensuring sales production, controlling inventory and expenses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Quality assurance checks in all areas of the department
• Responsible for receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control, and inventory of Popcorn Department
• Ensures compliance with all laws, policies and procedures through regular store management and staffmeetings, store walk through and audits, etc. Act as NFI's representative both within the store and withinthe community
• Continually evaluates and reacts to performance issues
• Operates and uses all equipment necessary to run the department
• Works varied hours/days to oversee department operations
• Develops effective daily/weekly work plan based on weekly sales projections and budgeted labor goals
• Stock levels and best practices throughout the Popcorn Department
• Personnel responsibilities for all Popcorn Associates
• Follows all Health Code guidelines
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures
• Follows all safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Popcorn knowledge
• Leadership skills
• Organization/Prioritizing skills
• Computer Skills
• Detail minded
• Open minded
• Stable
• High energy level
• Adaptability

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises a varied number of Associates in the Popcorn Department
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Training Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Appraising performance; rewarding and coaching Associates.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One to three months related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technicalprocedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication,percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Manager Food Handlers Certificate provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Computer
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Uniform per store policy
• Associates may be required to use standard Popcorn equipment including, but not limited to,
• Corn popping machine

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Taste
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Smell

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Balance
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Crawl
• Overhead lifting
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

• Moving mechanical parts
• Exposed to airborne particles
• Risk of electrical shock

Occasionally

• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

$16 up to $22/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location.