Specialty Associate Team Leader

Summary: Performs all functions necessary to daily operation of the department; inventory control, ensure maintenance of back room and floor, train and support Specialty Team Members, and has desire to move into a leadership position. Will Do: Assigned by TL with goal to master all areas of responsibility: 1. TEAM MEMBER DEVELOPMENT Consistently, communicate and model Whole Foods vision and goal. Assist in the interview, selection, training, development, and counseling of Team Members in a manner, which builds and sustains a high performing team and minimizes turn over. Discuss hiring and termination decisions with guidance of Specialty Team Leader, Store Team Leader and Coordinator. Establish and maintain a positive work environment. 2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Manage inventory to achieve targeted gross profit margin. Manage the ordering process to meet Whole Foods Market quality standards, maintain competitive pricing and achieve targeted sales 3. MERCHANDISING/MARKETING MANAGEMENT Develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising in support of regional and national vision 4. COMMUNICATION Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationship with Team Leader, STL, Regional Team, Team Leaders, and all Team Members. Model and cultivate effective inter-department and inter-store communication. 5. MANAGEMENT REPORTING Provide accurate, complete information in daily, weekly, monthly, annual and “ad hoc” management reports. 6. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliance with relevant regularity rules and standards, including: OSHA, Department of Labor, Health and Sanitation, FDA, Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
REQUIREMENTS
Must Have/Be: 1. Minimum 2 years retail grocery experience, or equivalent. 2. Analytical ability and proficiency in math needed to calculate margin, monitor profitability and manage inventory. 3. Comprehensive product knowledge. 4. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to train 5. Demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills. 6. Ability to perform physical requirements of position. 7. Demonstrated proficiency in operation of bailer (must be 18), dumpster, and forklift.