Assistant Closing Manager

A World-Class Team BJu2019s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most. Weu2019re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Why Youu2019ll Love Working at BJu2019s At BJu2019s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. Thatu2019s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future u2013 both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow. Hereu2019s just some of what you can look forward to: + Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms. + Free BJu2019s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household. + Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave. + Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle. + 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older). + Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJu2019s common stock at a 15% discount. Eligibility requirements vary by position. Job Summary Working closely with the Closing Manager the Assistant Closing Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction within the club and driving club performance. Specifically overseeing, when you are the MOD, recovery, utility, and Perishable departments (Produce, Meat, Bakery, Deli, Dairy/Freezer) as well as overnight prep to ensure all areas are clean, stocked, and ready for morning open. In addition to team leadership, the manager is accountable for maintaining policies and procedures, delivering a positive service experience to members, providing Grand Opening Look Daily (GOLD) club conditions, and providing leadership and direction within the club. The Assistant Closing Manager assists in audit compliance efforts, drives collaboration with Business Partners (BPs), and oversees onboarding, certification, and training to ensure food safety and operational excellence. This role also serves as Manager on Duty (MOD) for the club as needed, taking full responsibility for club operations, team leadership, and Member engagement during assigned shifts. A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained in good standing. In Florida, this role must obtain a qualifier certification through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for retail propane oversight. Must complete yearly certification for a forklift license. BJu2019s covers any applicable cost associated and training. Leadership Responsibilities u2022 Know the business: Exhibit strong business acumen through strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making. u2022 Lead through change: Model leadership competencies and act as a champion for growth. u2022 Communicate effectively: Provide teams with the information, direction, and support needed to succeed. u2022 Build high-performing teams: Foster collaboration, provide clear direction, and hold team members accountable. u2022 Deliver results: Set clear expectations, follow up consistently, and drive execution. Develops Talent & Team: Consistently fosters a culture of growth by actively developing team members through collaboration, coaching, and empowerment. Encourages continuous learning and creates opportunities for others to succeed. u2022 Display Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership by fostering trust, promoting open communication, and resolving conflicts constructively. Builds inclusive relationships that support a collaborative and respectful team environment. Team Member Engagement u2022 Teach, coach, & lead: Support team development through training, feedback, and on-the-job coaching. Ensuring learning takes place in the flow of work. u2022 Drive values-based culture: Promote strategic thinking, ethical decision-making, and inclusion. u2022 Create a safe and collaborative environment: Foster open communication and team trust. u2022 Recognize and retain top talent: Celebrate achievements and focus on career growth. Member Experience u2022 Guarantee service excellence: Ensure daily execution of GOLD Member Standards are met and are consistently reinforcing key service behaviors: Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA); Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean; and Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank (LAST) across all areas of the club. u2022 Monitor engagement levels: Observe Member engagement and department execution to ensure premium shopping experience. u2022 Resolve concerns: Support team in resolving Member issues and delivering satisfaction. Consistently Run Great Clubs with Great Standards u2022 Maintain Club Standards: Consistently Delivering GOLD Standards in your club. u2022 Raising The Bar: Ensuring club is at plan or better for all Bottom Quartile core KPIs relevant to role. Achieve Financial Performance u2022 Cost Discipline: Meet or Exceed Labor and Supply Plans for your club. u2022 Drive Performance and Profitability: Using reporting to identify trends and areas of opportunity. u2022 Understanding The Business: Acquire a deep knowledge of key metrics and reporting for total club and department performance. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities u2022 Own end-of-day execution: Oversee Recovery, Utility, and Perishable departments (Produce, Meat, Bakery, Deli, Dairy/Freezer) as well as overnight prep to ensure all areas are clean, stocked, and ready for morning open. Lead by presence: Actively walk the floor during closing hours to observe execution, engage with Members, and support team performance. u2022 Maintain GOLD Standards through close: Guarantee a Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA) and Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean experience is delivered until the last Member exits the building. u2022 Ensure full-functioning departments through closing: Validate that registers remain open, perishable stations are attended, and all service areas are operational through the final Member transaction. u2022 Support Member issue resolution: Personally resolve or escalate Member concerns during closing to ensure satisfaction and timely service recovery. u2022 Drive in-stock and freshness: Monitor evening inventory levels, product rotation, culling, and merchandising execution, with a focus on perishable departments. u2022 Enforce sanitation standards: Confirm completion of daily cleaning checklists, sweep logs, waste pulls, and safety protocols to uphold cleanliness and compliance. u2022 Lead Recovery team productivity: Coach Recovery and Utility Clerks to ensure efficient task execution and appropriate zone coverage during closing. u2022 Utilize tools effectively: Leverage Hot List, NAFS, electronic reports, incorrect price sign reports, pallet tag usage, productivity dashboards, and department-level reporting to validate execution and drive efficiency. u2022 Support audit readiness: Ensure all sanitation, cold chain, and safety checklists are completed daily and documentation is fully compliant with audit standards. u2022 Maintain equipment functionality: Identify and escalate issues with compactors, refrigeration units, and cleaning equipment to avoid disruptions in operations. u2022 Coach onboarding and certifications: Reinforce ServSafe, PPE compliance, and departmentspecific training during onboarding and ongoing development of team members. u2022 Drive improvement in underperforming areas: Actively support bottom quartile departments by ensuring follow-through on action plans and daily execution standards to close performance gaps. u2022 Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with the Closing Manager, Assistant Club Managers, Club Manager, and Department Leads to improve closing routines and enhance the overall member experience. u2022 Conduct quality and date checks: Regularly inspect products for expiration dates and condition, removing any damaged or outdated items to uphold food safety standards u2022 Utilize BJu2019s MY WORK system: Execute assigned tasks and ensure compliance with company initiatives and product liability protocols. u2022 Perform other duties as assigned: Provide operational support outside primary scope as directed by club leadership. u2022 Operate safely and efficiently: Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure compliance and effective equipment use. u2022 Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance: Demonstrate consistent presence as an essential function of the role to support execution and leadership coverage. Qualifications 2 years of experience in retail, supermarket, or warehouse perishable operations preferred. u2022 Experience in managing inventory turnover and waste reduction strategies. u2022 SERV Safe certification required. u2022 High school diploma required; college degree preferred. u2022 Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Email) required. u2022 Open shift availability required. u2022 Must be at least 18 years of age. Job Conditions u2022 Frequent movement on hard surfaces and occasional bending, pulling, and reaching. u2022 Regular lifting of up to 30 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance. u2022 Exposure to temperature extremes and loud noises within perishable areas. u2022 Potential exposure to cleaning agents. u2022 Must maintain all training and required certifications. In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJu2019s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is starting from $20.75.

Created: 2025-12-05