Shift Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Shift Manager jobs in Minnesota are consistently in demand, concentrated in food service, retail, and manufacturing across the state's major employment centers. Most hiring is in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Rochester, where large employers like Target, Best Buy, and Mayo Clinic operate at scale and fill shift manager roles across multiple locations. The sub-specialties seeing the steadiest openings are restaurant operations, warehouse supervision, and big-box retail floor management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Build a career with a company that invests in people, strengthens communities, and creates opportunities to grow. At Coborn's, Inc., we're more than a grocery retailer. We're an employee-owned company where team members are empowered to make a difference, contribute to our success, and help shape the future of our organization. For more than 100 years, we've been committed to serving our guests, supporting local communities, and helping our team members thrive. We've also been certified as a Great Place To Work® for three consecutive years, a recognition earned entirely through employee feedback about their experience working at Coborn's, Inc.
As one of the Midwest's largest independent grocery retailers, Coborn's, Inc. operates 77 grocery stores across six states under the:
- Coborn's
- Cash Wise Foods
- Marketplace Foods
- Hornbacher's
- Tadych's Marketplace Foods
- Sullivan's Foods
- Kessler's Food & Grocery
banners. Guided by our vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, we continue to grow while staying true to our local roots and community-focused values. With more than 135 business units across our organization, team members have opportunities to learn, grow, and build meaningful careers.
Beyond grocery, our diverse retail operations include liquor stores, convenience stores, fuel locations, pharmacies, and franchise businesses such as Ace Hardware, Country Floral, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. Supporting it all are our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center. From neighborhood stores to behind-the-scenes operations, every team member plays a role in helping us serve our guests and strengthen the communities we call home.
What is Pet Supplies Plus?
As a franchise location of Pet Supplies Plus, we will not only work with pets and fellow pet lovers, we will be an integral part of the community! Pet Supplies Plus is focused on making it easier to get better products for your pet(s). This easy to navigate store will offer a wise assortment of natural foods, hard goods, and pet services. Friendly, knowledgeable staff get to know each pet and their owner by name and provide playful store experiences to remind them just how fun it is to own a pet! Pet Supplies Plus stores are large enough to house an incredible variety of food and equipment, yet small enough to still feel neighborly.
In addition to selling supplies for pet owners in the community, this location provides grooming and washing services to our guest's PAWsome pets!
Who are we hiring?
Are you ready for a dog-gone good time? We are on the search for a positive, motivated and pet-loving leader to join our team as a Shift Manager!
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assist in the operational management of the franchise operations including obtaining
- Perform all pet store operations according to franchise and company policies and procedures; this includes ordering, inventory control, invoices, shrink control, shelf maintenance, receiving, verifying vendor deliveries, product rotation, planning and implementing merchandising plans, pricing, housekeeping, and sanitation/safety, maintaining 5S, and building equipment.
- Act as the Manager in charge when the Store Manager and Assistant Manager are not present. Responsible for providing direction to staff, establishing priorities and communicating expectations to employees. Ensure team members are aware and adhering to the franchise standards, policies and goals.
- Assist the team in successful execution of franchise merchandising programs and visual exciting displays to maximize gross profits and create positive guest experiences. Reinforce the franchise brand and image standards and confirm employees are adhering to these standards.
- Responsible for assisting with accurate bookkeeping and cash accountability for the store. This includes completing daily deposits and placing cash orders for the next day. Verify General Ledger weekly and report errors to the Pet Store Manager and Pet Store Assistant Manager, in addition to any overcharges and credits.
- Promote a guest-focused approach to growth by creating and holding employees accountable to an atmosphere of enthusiastic personalized guest service. Ensure guest service is given highest priority by greeting each guest, offering to help, proactively share pet supplies knowledge, and thank them with sincere care and concern that exceeds their expectations. Promptly respond to guest concerns and properly record and report their requests.
- Lead by example to create a culture that engages employees, builds team spirit and morale. Train, coach and mentor on how to drive sales through consistent executional excellence of operational standards, in-store promotional excitement, product knowledge and guest service.
Add your pawprint to our company and apply today!
What's In It For Me?
Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn’s, we’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.
We’re proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:
- 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
- Get Paid Daily with DailyPay – for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
- Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
- Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ½) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
- Sunday Premium Pay – an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
- Paid Military Leave
- Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
- Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources – to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
- Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
- Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
- 401(k) plan options – we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
- Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) – yes, we’re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
- Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
- Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
If you’re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Our remarkable employees strive to inspire happiness, healthy living and simplicity one guest at a time. With a vibrant and fun work environment, ongoing opportunities for career growth, and generous benefit packages, Coborn's offers a bright future for all employee owners.
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Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Shift Manager Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Arby's37

- Dairy Queen18

- Coborn's11

- McDonald's8

- Kwik Trip4

What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in shift manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Two or more years of supervisory or lead experience in a comparable environment
- Demonstrated ability to manage and schedule a team of five or more employees
- Experience with point-of-sale, inventory, or workforce management software systems
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with some roles preferring an associate degree
- Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to handle customer escalations directly
- Availability for flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Shift Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a shift manager in Minnesota?
Most shift manager roles in Minnesota do not require a state-issued license, but advancement typically follows a clear path: start in a frontline role such as crew member, sales associate, or line technician, then move into a lead or key-holder position before applying for shift manager. Employers in Minnesota's retail and food service sectors often promote from within, and completing an employer-sponsored leadership training program strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire shift managers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring shift managers in Minnesota right now include Arby's, Dairy Queen, and Coborn's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's deep concentration of national retail headquarters, regional grocery chains, and large healthcare systems means consistent year-round openings rather than seasonal spikes.
Which Minnesota cities have the most shift manager jobs?
Bloomington, Blaine, and Maple Grove have the most shift manager openings in Minnesota. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro drives the bulk of listings because of its dense retail corridors, large distribution centers, and corporate headquarters, while Rochester's concentration of healthcare and hospitality employers tied to the Mayo Clinic complex makes it a significant secondary market.
Are there remote shift manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Shift manager roles are fundamentally on-site positions that involve supervising staff and managing physical operations in real time. About 0% of shift manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be in back-office or scheduling-focused roles rather than floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a shift manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a team lead, key-holder, or assistant supervisor role at a large Minnesota employer and building toward the shift manager title from there. Retailers like Target and Best Buy, which are headquartered in Minnesota and operate stores statewide, run structured internal development programs that move strong frontline employees into management. A food handler certification or ServSafe credential from the Minnesota Department of Health adds credibility for food service roles.
Where can I find and apply to shift manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to shift manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your background and schedule, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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