Asda is removing a layer of middle management across its store estate as part of Chairman Allan Leighton’s wider strategy to revive the struggling supermarket.
A report by The Telegraph said the internal shake-up will result in a number of in-store manager roles being made redundant to “take out complexity” from the business.
Asda is combining its ‘section manager’ and ‘trading manager’ roles into a single ‘manager’ post, who will report to operation managers.
The section managers are a layer of in-store middle management who supervise team leaders and teams of shelf stackers. Meanwhile, the trading managers are more senior and have responsibility for “driving sales and standards”.
Asda noted the shake-up will mean around 20% of store management will effectively be promoted to the new combined ‘manager’ post, while other managers will no longer be needed because of the duplication of roles.
A report by The Telegraph said the internal shake-up will result in a number of in-store manager roles being made redundant to “take out complexity” from the business.
Asda is combining its ‘section manager’ and ‘trading manager’ roles into a single ‘manager’ post, who will report to operation managers.
The section managers are a layer of in-store middle management who supervise team leaders and teams of shelf stackers. Meanwhile, the trading managers are more senior and have responsibility for “driving sales and standards”.
Asda noted the shake-up will mean around 20% of store management will effectively be promoted to the new combined ‘manager’ post, while other managers will no longer be needed because of the duplication of roles.
Asda has not commented on how many people could be made redundant, but some are being asked to move to different nearby stores.
However, workers in larger supermarkets have already been placed on gardening leave, with sources claiming the number of people in management roles was being halved in some stores. The shake-up does not affect Asda Express stores.
A spokesperson for Asda said: “The investment in this new structure brings decision-making closer to the shop floor, and our customers, by clarifying roles and providing clearer accountabilities.
It also creates more opportunities for colleagues to develop their careers and progress into store management roles, with a significant number of immediate promotions confirmed today. We will be offering our full support to other colleagues impacted by the changes.”
It is the latest round of job cuts at Asda since Leighton rejoined as its Chairman in November, promising to improve the chain’s competitiveness and store standards.
Earlier last week, it was reported that Asda is asking major manufacturers to make big price cuts as part of its strategy to win back customers.
NamNews Implications:
However, workers in larger supermarkets have already been placed on gardening leave, with sources claiming the number of people in management roles was being halved in some stores. The shake-up does not affect Asda Express stores.
A spokesperson for Asda said: “The investment in this new structure brings decision-making closer to the shop floor, and our customers, by clarifying roles and providing clearer accountabilities.
It also creates more opportunities for colleagues to develop their careers and progress into store management roles, with a significant number of immediate promotions confirmed today. We will be offering our full support to other colleagues impacted by the changes.”
It is the latest round of job cuts at Asda since Leighton rejoined as its Chairman in November, promising to improve the chain’s competitiveness and store standards.
Earlier last week, it was reported that Asda is asking major manufacturers to make big price cuts as part of its strategy to win back customers.
NamNews Implications:
- Not an easy decision…
- …especially in terms of morale of those not leaving.
- Asda presumably in a ‘cut to fit’ mode.
- i.e. With reduced demand, one approach can be to reduce resources...
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