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Retail Store Operations Manager Jobs in Independence, IA

Walgreens

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Waterloo, IA · On-site

Assists and supports Store Manager and Pharmacy Manager in analyzing and seeking to improve ... Builds and sustains relationships with retail partnerships. People & Performance Management * Leads ...

Safelite

Store Manager

Hudson, IA · On-site

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience. This professional provides people leadership ...

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Store Manager

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience. This professional provides people leadership ...

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Store Manager

Jesup, IA · On-site

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience. This professional provides people leadership ...

Safelite

Store Manager

Waterloo, IA · On-site

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience. This professional provides people leadership ...

Safelite

Store Manager

Dunkerton, IA · On-site

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience. This professional provides people leadership ...

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Store Manager

Brandon, IA · On-site

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience. This professional provides people leadership ...

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Store Manager

La Porte City, IA · On-site

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience. This professional provides people leadership ...

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Store Manager

Denver, IA · On-site

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience. This professional provides people leadership ...

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Store Manager

Raymond, IA · On-site

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience. This professional provides people leadership ...

CVS Health

Store Associate

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Position Summary Retail Store Associates play a meaningful role within the CVS Health family. At ... directed by store manager * Supporting opening and closing store activities, when needed

AutoZone

Part Sales Manager - Full Time

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Customer Service while executing store operations with excellence. Under the Store Manager ... Automotive Retail: Previous experience in automotive retail * Certifications: Automotive Service ...

AutoZone

Retail Sales Associate - Part Time

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

Inventory Management & Store Operations - Restock merchandise, maintain organization, and follow ... Automotive Retail: Previous experience in automotive retail. * Certifications: Automotive Service ...

AutoZone

Retail Sales Associate - Part Time

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $17/hr

Inventory Management & Store Operations - Restock merchandise, maintain organization, and follow ... Automotive Retail: Previous experience in automotive retail. * Certifications: Automotive Service ...

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Store Manager in Training

Independence, IA · On-site

$18.50 - $22/hr

Assist store manager in areas of sales, appearance, and overall operations of store. Objective is ... ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Supervise the professional and retail operations of store and team members ...

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Store Manager in Training

Oelwein, IA · On-site

$18.50 - $22/hr

Assist store manager in areas of sales, appearance, and overall operations of store. Objective is ... ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Supervise the professional and retail operations of store and team members ...

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How much do retail store operations manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail store operations manager in Independence, IA is $21.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.39 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by retail store operations managers, and how can they effectively address them?

Retail Store Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining high employee morale during busy periods, ensuring inventory accuracy, and meeting sales targets amidst fluctuating customer demand. To address these, managers can implement regular team meetings to foster communication, utilize inventory management systems for greater accuracy, and set clear, achievable goals aligned with broader company objectives. Building strong relationships with staff and providing ongoing training also help in creating a motivated team that can adapt to changing retail environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a retail store operations manager?

To thrive as a Retail Store Operations Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, retail management experience, and a good understanding of inventory control and sales strategies, often supported by a degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and scheduling tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively leading teams, optimizing store performance, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.

What does a retail store operations manager do?

A Retail Store Operations Manager oversees the daily activities and overall functioning of a retail store. Their responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining inventory levels, and implementing store policies and procedures. They also handle scheduling, budgeting, and sales performance analysis. The goal is to achieve operational efficiency and drive sales growth while delivering a positive shopping experience for customers.
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Pharmacy Operations Manager

Walgreens

Waterloo, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Walgreens rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 2,188 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

99th of 112 rated pharmacies

Job description

  • Where state and federal laws/regulations allow, accountable for performing day-to-day non-clinical pharmacy operations, administrative activities; Ensures efficient pharmacy workflow and a positive patient experience. Serves as a full-time certified pharmacy technician.
  • Responsible for operating pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, supervising pharmacy technicians and pharmacy cashiers within the guidelines of authorized company policies, laws, regulations and business ethics.
  • Responsible for the selection, scheduling, and development of pharmacy technician personnel.  Leads training, coaching, and performance management of pharmacy technicians. Makes decisions regarding performance management including discipline and termination.

Customer Experience
  • Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.  Resolves customer complaints, helps respond to customers' requests in a timely manner and answers non-clinical questions to ensure a positive customer experience.  Models and shares customer service best practices.
  • Develops strong relationships with customers by anticipating customer needs and proactively offering services to provide the best experience possible when using the pharmacy.  Enhances customer experience by increasing focus on healthcare services.
Operations
  • Responsible for assisting pharmacist in the delivery of patient care including patient registration, prescription data entry, preparation of medications for patients, counting, and verifying (where allowed by law).  Completes patient and physician calls under the supervision of a pharmacist (where allowed by law).  Under the supervision of a pharmacist assists  with healthcare service offerings including administering vaccines, health screenings, and any health services allowed by law.
  • Within the guidelines of authorized company policies, state and federal laws/regulations, exercises independent judgment to delegate, direct, and assign non-clinical work in the pharmacy. Ensures tasks are completed on-time and holds others accountable for efficient workflow.
  • At the direction of the Pharmacy Manager or pharmacist, prepares, and files reports and records required by the company and various government agencies.
  • Manages core pharmacy workflow and drives excellence in pharmacy operations.  Coordinates and organizes pharmacy daily schedule of activities.  Recommends allocation of pharmacy hours.  Assures the pharmacy is clean, neat, orderly, and stocked with adequate supplies.
  • Under the direction of the pharmacist, exercises independent judgment to ensure compliance and execution of all business administrative activities and pharmacy inventory management tasks that do not require pharmacist licensure.  Manages annual inventory preparation.
  • Accountable for completion of non-clinical patient calls.
  • Drives new technology/ process roll out, champions change and engages team around action planning.  Assures proper operation and maintenance of pharmacy department equipment. In collaboration with Pharmacy Manager, responsible for recordkeeping and ensuring security safeguards are in-place.
  • Under supervision of the pharmacist, strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription-dispensing activities and understands their role in ensuring that the elements of Good Faith Dispensing are met.
  • Maintains and applies knowledge of Company asset protection techniques. Supports Pharmacy Manager with diversion monitoring and reports any concerns that would compromise the security of the pharmacy to the Pharmacy Manager.
  • Communicates prescription errors to the accountable pharmacist, and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
  • Ensures the accurate processing of insurance claims to resolve customer issues and prevent payment rejections.  Follows-up with insurance companies as well as medical providers and conducts or participates in 3rd party audit. 
  • Assists and supports Store Manager and Pharmacy Manager in analyzing and seeking to improve pharmacy financials, operational quality and customer service.
  • Manages Community Outreach Portal and coordinates and, at the direction of the Pharmacy Manager, assigns pharmacists to off-site immunization clinics and community events.   Builds and sustains relationships with retail partnerships.
People & Performance Management
  • Leads performance management of technicians including making decisions and recommendations regarding discipline and termination.  Follows constructive discipline policy to discipline, suspend, terminate or effectively recommend the same.  Uses constructive discipline policy to ensure pharmacy technicians are compliant with state and federal laws.  Holds technician accountable for attendance and timeliness.  Maintains and improves performance of pharmacy through team member engagement and action planning.
  • Accountable for technician hiring, on-boarding, training, and scheduling.  Monitors and holds pharmacy technicians accountable for timely training completion. Follows established policies and procedures set by the company for scheduling and training.
  • Accountable for identifying gaps in pharmacy operations knowledge among team members and supporting those team members in their training, either through hands-on training or assignment of learning modules.
  • Assists Pharmacy Manager in monitoring that all pharmacy and team member licensures, registrations and certifications are active and in good standing/ compliant with all regulatory and legal requirements.  Leverages Walgreens resources such as Walgreens Online Verification System to assist in documenting licensure status.
  •  Ensures proper procedures are followed for selection, recruitment, record retention, and training as required by Company policy and local, state and federal laws.
Training & Personal Development
  • Maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration.
  • Maintains and enhances current knowledge and skills related to pharmacy and healthcare.
  • Obtains necessary certifications, education credits and training such as LTMP e-modules as required by the Company. Follows performance improvement plans offered by Pharmacy Manager.
  • Seeks professional development by monitoring one's own performance, solicits for constructive feedback, and leverages Healthcare Supervisor as mentor and coach.
Communication
  • Communicates with pharmacy team, relaying messages from the support center or other key emails as required.
  • Participates in key store/pharmacy meetings, including 5-minute meetings and weekly check-ins with the Store Manager

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