Retail Operations Manager($75k-$95k/Year)-Elgin,IL | Hiring

Local Job Overview: Elgin

At a Glance

• Location: Elgin, IL
• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Elgin location.
• Job Title: Retail Operations Manager (Gig/Contract)
• Career Level: Intermediate.
• Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
• Join our Elgin team for this flexible role.
• Salary: $75k-$95k/Year (approx. $1.6k/Week)
• Hiring Organization: Hy-Vee
• This Elgin-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Hy-Vee team in Elgin, IL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Elgin, 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.