Watertown Town-based Retail Operations Manager Opening | Hiring

Watertown Town Role Highlights

Job Title: Retail Operations Manager Company: Hy-Vee Location: Watertown Town, MA Experience: Mid-Level.

Compensation: $78.8k-$99.8k/Year (approx. $1.7k/Week) Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits. Clear growth pathways at our Watertown Town office.

Position Scope

This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Operations space in Watertown Town.

• This Watertown Town-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Hy-Vee team in Watertown Town, MA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Watertown Town, a key hub for the Retail Operations industry.

Optimize the Store of the Future

About Hy-Vee

As an employee-owned supermarket chain, Hy-Vee is famous for its "helpful smile in every aisle" and massive, full-service store footprints. The Retail Operations Manager is the logistical genius behind the scenes, ensuring that the backroom, pricing, and front-end logistics run like a finely tuned machine. When you embark on a career in retail management with us, you are joining an empowered team dedicated to operational perfection and customer satisfaction.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking highly organized, analytical, and process-driven individuals to manage store-level operations. As a Retail Operations Manager, you will oversee receiving, inventory control, pricing accuracy, and front-end flow. You will serve as the backbone of the store, delivering the signature efficiency that sets Hy-Vee apart in the grocery industry. This role blends back-office analytics with fast-paced floor management.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Inventory & Logistics: Oversee the entire receiving department, ensuring DSD vendors and warehouse trucks are processed swiftly and backrooms remain perfectly organized.
• Pricing Accuracy: Manage the scan coordination team to ensure all shelf tags, promotional signs, and point-of-sale systems are 100% accurate.
• Front End Flow: Direct the checkout and customer service desk teams, optimizing scheduling to ensure minimal wait times during peak hours.
• Compliance & Safety: Drive safety initiatives, ensuring the store is fully compliant with OSHA standards, food safety regulations, and corporate asset protection policies.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We ensure our operational leaders are rewarded for their dedication:

• Salary: Competitive annual salary of $75,000 to $95,000, plus store performance bonuses.
• Employee Ownership: Participate in our highly lucrative Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to become a Store Director or move into corporate logistics.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance packages available for management team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
• No college degree required; 3+ years of retail operations, logistics, or front-end management experience is strictly required.
• Must possess strong analytical skills, mastery of retail inventory software, and excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.