Area Manager

Job Title: Spar Area Manager Job Type: Full-time Location: South Limerick Main Purpose of Job: To effectively manage, develop, motivate and lead Store Managers and their team of employees. Relationships: Responsible to: Senior Executive Manager & C.E.O of JB Business. Responsible for: Store Managers, store employees. Liaison with: HR Manager, Finance Manager, Office employees. Main tasks of job: Provide overall leadership and supervision to the entire team of 5 Spar stores. Travel to each store regularly throughout the week, with consistent, scored visit audits. To supervise and investigate the quality and standards of cleaning services Responsible for the supervision of employees, including the allocation of workloads, monitoring progress and performance, determining work priorities, paying particular attention to productivity and quality control through regular site visits. Responsible for ensuring health and safety standards are maintained on store sites. To control and monitor the correct use of appropriate technology, machinery and cleaning materials in stores/on site. To carry out stock checks on produce, equipment and materials as required. To arrange/carry out the induction and on the job training with Managers, Supervisors and ensure that all employees are trained to required standards. To liaise with Human Resources promptly, with open communication and integrity. Abide by HACCP principles, procedures and guidelines to ensure food produce is safe. Promote credible awareness of all company Policies and Procedures and Health and Safety Practices, whilst ensuring all employees have appropriate training and understanding to secure compliance. Implement and follow up on CAPA plans in relation to any audit non-conformances outlined by you or other departments. Developing the business, assisting the Store Manager/Franchisee build relationships in local communities, assisting in the development of an LSM plan with the Manager/Franchisee for each store to generate business and goodwill in each community. Takes the lead role in planning for people development, recruitment, selection, training, and succession planning for future expansion. Oversees employee relations and customer complaints having the potential for significant impact on the business and takes the necessary action and advice to minimise effect. Liaises with all head office departments as necessary. Ensure all CAPA plans are completed on time. As required prepare weekly KPI reports, relative to; sales, productivity, man hours budgets, stock, margins, wastage. To manage time effectively to ensure maximum use of resources. To continuously review work methods and procedures in order to maximise efficiencies. Attend weekly management meetings at Head Office, prepared and open to new challenges with a proactive mindset. To ensure that all services are charged for correctly by communicating with Finance Department. Daily use of Station Master and MyStaff sites. To develop a suitable trained and responsible team. To develop a productive workforce that is customer focused. Maximise Health & Safety in all aspects of the work environment to reduce/eliminate accidents. Action any issues that arises on a day-to-day basis. Report any issues to the Senior Management as necessary. Ensure accident/incident investigations and report forms are completed as per policy. To ensure compliance with all legislation i.e. working time act rest periods, max working hours etc., equality legislation, grievance and disciplinary procedure. Ensure accurate records are maintained including time and attendance, time sheets, site minutes etc. To handle all staff disciplinary and grievances at a local level in accordance with company policy and communicate regularly with the Head Office HR Department. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. Your Profile: An Area manager who has proven progressive Management experience along with some multi-site experience within the Retail Industry - A minimum of 2 years experience is required. Financial acumen is a particular requirement of this position. Will be someone who can think strategically as well as operationally. The ability to lead, manage and develop others into a state of self-sufficiency. Possess excellent organisational and communication skills. Business acumen gained through work experience and/or a business degree. Will have a strong, demonstrable record of achievement working in a customer-focused, standards-driven organisation. Will be ambitious, with demonstrable career progression to date. Communicates store goals and a motivating vision; links individual Store Management performance to achieving store goals. Provides clear direction and authority, and is assertive when required. Regularly coaches Management to drive for results, is a role model in his/her display of professionalism. Full Driving Licence is essential. Benefits: Competitive fortnightly Salary for the Area Manager - Paid fortnightly Access to Employment Assistance Programme (EAP) Company Phone Company Laptop Self-rostering Dynamic work environment Excellent opportunities for career progression This position will suit an individual who is highly motivated, hardworking with excellent communication and management skills. Skills: Area Manager HACCP Store management Internal Auditing Driving Benefits: Company Phone Company Laptop Employee Assistance Programme