Store Supervisor

Dollar General is hiring for Store Supervisor

Work Where You Matter

Focusing on Serving Others, Dollar General holds every employee in high regard and offers diverse career opportunities at various locations like Stores, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center, and Private Fleet Team. Going beyond just being a retail business, we honor the unique abilities and viewpoints each person brings into the mix. Your distinctiveness makes a real impact here. Be a part of the Dollar General journey and witness the growth of your career!

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been a trusted provider of affordable products for shoppers for more than 80 years. Their aim is to assist customers in saving time and money through the availability of essential items at reduced prices in conveniently situated stores.

General Summary:

Tasked with supervising the staff and overseeing the efficient planning and implementation of various store processes such as procurement, inventory control, product presentation, sales execution, staffing, and client assistance.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Enlist, pick, coach, and uphold proficient employees, guaranteeing observance of federal and state labor statutes along with company edicts.
• Conduct assessments of employee performance, offer advice, and manage recommendations for pay increments and career development.
• Consistently share information on performance, conduct, and safety expectations; facilitate meetings focused on promoting safety and security.
• Maintain sufficient staffing and oversee the store's opening and closing routines (personally handle both procedures at least two times per week).
• Study financial documentation to uncover developments in revenue, profitability, expenditures, inventory loss, and inaccuracies.
• Supervise ordering practices to achieve or surpass in-stock goals; conduct weekly reviews of ordering strategies, seasonal plans, and inventory management.
• Contribute to the orderly staging, stocking, and storage of goods by adhering to company processes.
• Align the presentation of products with company directives by following guidelines on fixtures, pricing mechanisms, and signage.
• Control inventory with precision, reduce damage incidents, monitor markdowns, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Direct cashier monitoring, key regulation, security practices, and cash management to maintain financial credibility.
• Direct efforts towards customer service excellence and oversee the maintenance of a clean, secure, and structured store environment.
• Set up the store with the appropriate resources to streamline task completion effectively.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, regulations, and documentation specifications.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Competence in deciphering and comprehending graphical illustrations, safety protocols, operational directives, and manuals detailing procedures.
• Proficient in elementary math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Competence in cash management, securing cashier accountability, and enforcing deposit guidelines is necessary.
• Knowledgeable in IBM cash register functions and generating insightful reports.
• Deep understanding of inventory handling and merchandising practices.
• Adept communication through speech and writing, paired with interpersonal skills, is vital for successful connectivity.
• Skilled at recruiting, conducting interviews, managing hiring processes, providing counseling, and executing terminations within the parameters of legal and internal regulations.
• Comprehending the guidelines for facility, cash, and safety control policies, like the utilization of store keys and involvement in the SAFE program, is essential.
• Renowned for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational acumen.
• Proficient problem-solving capabilities tailored for unique and atypical situations.
• Proficiency in speaking both Spanish and English languages could be more sought after in specific locations.

Work Experience and Education:

• It is strongly advised to have a high school diploma or a comparable credential.
• Experience in retail management for a minimum of one year is favored.

Competencies:

• Upholding Dollar General's principles and mission as a guiding compass for all endeavors.
• Talent for supporting and enabling individuals to take charge of their responsibilities.
• Facilitates communication between the corporate office and store locations.
• Nurtures a culture of cooperation and effective communication.
• Quick to respond and understanding of customer needs.
• Utilizes foundational principles of retail such as ordering processes, inventory turnover, and merchandising techniques.
• Dedicated to continual staff training and compliance with labor regulations and standards.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Regularly partake in walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Utilizing merchandise and devices like scanners, pricing guns, box opening tools, trolleys, and transport carriers.
• There may be a need for frequent lifting, often not exceeding 40 pounds, with occasional lifting requirements of up to 55 pounds.
• Occasional ladder climbing.
• Using one's own vehicle for banking transactions and appointments.
• A high-energy setting with a tolerable level of ambient noise.
• Occasional engagement with weather in an outdoor setting.

Dollar General Corporation maintains a policy of treating all job seekers equally in its hiring procedures.