Center Store Lead

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Job Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to drive consistent Center Store execution across an assigned district through field support, coaching, and execution validation. This role partners closely with store leadership and store associates to reinforce operational standards, strengthen merchandising discipline and support performance outcomes related to sales, profit, labor effectiveness and known loss reduction.  The incumbent serves as a key operational partner to the District Manager and collaborates with the Regional Operations Center Store Specialist and Store Support Center (SSC) partners to ensure priorities are communicated clearly and executed consistently at store level within the assigned district.  The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

This position has multi-unit responsibility. The final positions placement location will be determined based on the selected candidate's residence location. There are multiple positions (one position per District) for this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Support consistent execution of Center Store operational standards across all stores in the assigned district by providing hands-on field support, coaching, and execution reinforcement. Conduct regular store visits to validate Center Store readiness, including planogram integrity, merchandising discipline, endcap and promotional display execution, backroom organization, and overall store conditions in Center Store work areas.

• Drive improved store-level execution by identifying gaps, reinforcing expectations, and partnering with store leadership to implement practical solutions. Lead through influence by establishing credibility, demonstrating best practices, and reinforcing what “great looks like” to improve consistency across locations. Provide follow-up support to ensure progress is sustained and standards remain consistent over time.

• Support district performance improvement with a focus on sales growth, profit/margin performance, and labor effectiveness. Review Center Store performance trends with store leadership and partners, translating results into actionable execution behaviors that improve operational performance and financial outcomes. Reinforce disciplined routines and labor practices that improve productivity and reduce inefficiencies.

• Cascade district and regional operational priorities to stores with clarity and consistency, ensuring expectations are understood and executed uniformly across the district. Reinforce alignment between operational direction and merchandising initiatives to reduce conflicting priorities and strengthen execution discipline. Serve as a feedback channel for execution barriers and improvement opportunities by escalating trends and store needs to the District Manager and Regional Operations Center Store Specialist.

• Support improved Store Operations Review (SOR) performance and Center Store operational compliance by reinforcing readiness standards, audit expectations, and disciplined execution. Promote shrink control practices through consistent execution of Center Store routines, inventory discipline, and store-level standards that reduce loss and improve profitability, including compliance regarding all internal and external audit processes (e.g., food safety and operational audits).

• Support training and development efforts by reinforcing Center Store execution standards, routines, and expectations with store leadership and store associates. Contribute to the success of major Center Store transitions, seasonal resets, inventory events, program rollouts, and other district or regional priorities as assigned.

• Demonstrate and reinforce customer-first behaviors and service expectations by modeling strong customer experience standards, coaching store teams on service behaviors, and ensuring operational execution supports an excellent customer experience.

• Conduct routine competition checks to evaluate competitor execution, pricing and promotional activity, merchandising standards, and customer service practices. Share insights with operations leadership and partners to inform priorities and strengthen execution.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not directly supervise associates.

The Center Store Lead drives results through influence, coaching, partnership, and follow‑up with store leadership and store associates. The role supports accountability by reinforcing clear expectations, validating execution in the field, and partnering with the District Manager to address persistent barriers to performance.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business Retail Management, Food Service Management, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.  Minimum of four (4) years' experience in retail operations, Fresh department leadership, merchandising execution, inventory processes, or store leadership roles required. Experience supporting multiple locations or district execution routines preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Center Store operations including merchandising standards, planogram execution, inventory routines, and backroom organization. Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority through strong partnerships, structured communication, and disciplined follow-up. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organization and time management capability, and strong problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze performance results and translate findings into clear execution actions. Proficiency with the Microsoft® Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Rate of Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Weis Markets offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package such as health plan, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, short term disability, basic life and AD&D, group whole life with long term care rider, and voluntary insurance such as hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness, 401(k) retirement savings plans, scholarship program and associate discount programs, auto and home insurance, employee assistance program, pet insurance, purchasing power, ID theft protection, legal services, paid time off, sick pay, and short term incentive based on eligibility and criteria being met for this specific position.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.