Front End Department Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Established in 1929, Heinen’sis a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 23 locations – 19 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 4 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Role Overview

At Heinen’s, we believe that effective leadership is grounded in a servant leadership philosophy. This approach prioritizes the needs of the team and the department over individual interests, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. We seek leaders who are passionate about developing others, while cultivating a culture of inclusion, accountability, and shared responsibility.

Within the Heinen’s framework, our managers are empowered with autonomy to make key decisions across various areas, including sales, labor management, customer engagement, product merchandising, demonstrations, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop Front-End associates to achieve productivity goals, meet corporate initiatives, and maintain high standards of customer service.
• Prioritize and delegate daily tasks in alignment with evolving business needs.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with front-end teams, merchandising staff, and corporate partners.
• Work collaboratively with associates, assisting with daily operations as necessary.
• Manage weekly scheduling of Front-End associates to ensure optimal coverage and efficiency.
• Create, distribute, and analyze performance scorecards to drive continuous improvement within the Front-End department.
• Provide effective leadership, fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Support the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new team members.
• Stay current on in-store product knowledge to better assist customers and team members.
• Attend mandatory corporate and vendor meetings and training sessions.
• Adhere to and enforce all company food safety and personal safety standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Front-End environment preferred.
• 1–3 years of leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding and adherence to company policies and standards.
• Proven ability to lead, make informed decisions, and manage change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and planning abilities.
• Skilled in coaching, training, and providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Willingness and ability to perform all Front-End associate duties when required.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed to meet business goals.
• Availability to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends and evenings.

Illinois Benefits Information

1. Retirement Plan
   • Company-sponsored 401k plan for eligible full-time and part-time associates. 5% company match.
2. Healthcare Benefits
   • Medical and Pharmacy coverage for full-time associates.
   • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options, as well as Commuter Benefit options.
   • Company-provided Dental and Vision coverage for full-time and part-time associates.
3. Paid Time Off
   • Paid Time Off, including paid sick time.
4. Insurance
   • Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance.
5. Work-Life Balance
   • Flexible schedules.
   • Biweekly scheduling for better work predictability.
   • Closed on 7 major holidays.
6. Growth and Development
   • Daily professional development and growth opportunities, including leadership development for all associates.
7. Wellbeing
   • Company-provided associate assistance program.
   • Family, Parental and Personal Leave options.
8. Discounts
   • 20% discount on Heinen's products.

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Sunday through Saturday work week. Shift dates and times vary.
Full-time. 40 hours per week.