Center Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Center Manager jobs in North Carolina are in strong demand, with consistent hiring across healthcare systems, childcare networks, logistics operations, and community services at levels from entry-level coordinator to senior site director. Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro account for the largest share of openings, where employers like Atrium Health, Duke University Health System, and Lowe's Companies maintain sizable center-based operations requiring dedicated management. The most in-demand specialties include healthcare operations, early childhood education center leadership, and distribution and fulfillment center management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Requisition: 564382
Address: USA-NC-Mount Olive-1017 N Breazeale Ave
Store Code: Store 00544 Grocery (7212043)
Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Support the management and duties of store operations to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy. Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the Grocery Department, including hiring, training and developing department associates
- Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provides ongoing performance management, training and conducts timely formal performance appraisals for direct reports
- Daily management of labor (i.e. expected live) and the coaching of associates to achieve productivity expectation
- Providing leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy
- Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results
- Smile and maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, easy, flexible and friendly customer service all while creating a positive shopping experience for customers
- Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge of department products to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations
- Control store expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
- Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, average cost inventory system (ACIS), scheduling, productivity, ordering (CAO), and business information systems
- Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, food safety and department sanitation are consistently maintained
- Ensure Grocery Department schedules are written to provide extraordinary customer service at all times
- Has a complete understanding of scheduling, sales, projections, wage percent, interviewing, hiring, training, company information, and all other items deemed necessary to manage the Grocery Department
- Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
- Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
- Record and report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures
- Monitor shrink ensuring that inventory is accounted for; provide coaching for associates to recognize and prevent losses
- Assist with the physical inventory of product on hand bi-annually
- Ensure that all advertising and sales promotion materials and signage applicable to the Grocery Department are properly utilized
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices
- Maintain security standards
- Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
- Provide recognition of accomplishments and offers constructive counseling when necessary as it relates to achieving customer satisfaction and service while building store sales
- Perform all other duties as assigned"
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Good understanding of store operations preferred
- Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- Ability to use technical information to solve problems
- Ability to lead and direct others
- Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
- Ability to use hand held computers for orders, mark downs, scan outs, and inventory
- Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
- Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack or float
- Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and approximately 100 lbs. on occasion
- Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, and household cleaners
- Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
- Meet established volume activity standards for the position
- Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
- Have sufficient visual ability to check invoices, dates, and other written documents"
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Center Manager Job Market in North Carolina
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Who's Hiring
- Food Lion26

- Walmart9

- FastMed Urgent Care9

- Apple5

- Fifth Third Bank4

Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Banking & Financial Services
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in center manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, education, or a related field required
- Minimum three to five years of supervisory or operations management experience preferred
- Active North Carolina childcare director credential or applicable licensure for regulated center types
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, staffing, and daily facility operations independently
- Strong working knowledge of compliance, safety standards, and state inspection requirements
- Proficiency with workforce management software, reporting tools, and scheduling platforms
Center Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a center manager in North Carolina?
The path depends on the type of center you want to manage. For childcare centers, North Carolina requires a director credential issued through the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education, with education and experience requirements tied to the center's star rating. For healthcare or community service centers, employers typically require a relevant bachelor's degree and demonstrated supervisory experience. Distribution and logistics centers generally prioritize operational experience over formal licensure.
Which companies hire center managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring center managers in North Carolina right now include Food Lion, Walmart, and FastMed Urgent Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's mix of large healthcare systems, regional logistics hubs, and established childcare networks means hiring activity is spread across multiple industries rather than concentrated in one sector.
Which North Carolina cities have the most center manager jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem have the most center manager openings in North Carolina. Charlotte leads because of its concentration of healthcare networks, financial services operations, and major retail distribution infrastructure, while Raleigh and Greensboro generate strong demand through university-affiliated health systems, state government programs, and regional logistics facilities that each require on-site management.
Are there remote center manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. Center manager roles are predominantly on-site because the work involves direct oversight of staff, facilities, and daily operations. About 62% of center manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve administrative or program management functions rather than hands-on facility supervision. Hybrid arrangements are slightly more common in healthcare administration and community program roles.
How can I get hired as a center manager in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead or assistant manager role first. Large North Carolina childcare operators and health systems regularly hire shift leads, team leads, and program coordinators who build into center management over time. Earning the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education director credential while in an assistant role signals readiness to employers. For logistics and retail centers, applying as a department supervisor at a distribution facility in the Charlotte or Triad region is a practical stepping stone.
Where can I find and apply to center manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to center manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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