Assistant Dept Leader – Drive Sales & Customer Experience

Kroger Co.; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Utah seeks a Produce Department Lead to provide leadership during primetime hours and help drive sales while ensuring a great customer experience. You will partner with store and department leaders to develop a high-performance culture, train associates, maintain merchandising and inventory, and uphold safety and company values.

This role emphasizes teamwork, product knowledge, and proactive service to every customer, every time.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates and communicate information clearly.
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet targets.
• Ensure orders are accurate and backstock is rotated.
• Train and develop associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Create a welcoming environment and assist customers; answer questions and suggest products.
• Maintain merchandising standards and inspect product quality and freshness.
• Coordinate promotions with store management and educate staff on promotions.
• Ensure in-stock levels and inventory/stocking processes are followed.
• Maintain temperature logs and uphold safety programs.
• Adhere to laws and company guidelines; perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger Co. in Utah seeks a Produce Department Lead to provide leadership during primetime hours and help drive sales while ensuring a great customer experience. You will partner with store and department leaders to develop a high-performance culture, train associates, maintain merchandising and inventory, and uphold safety and company values.

This role emphasizes teamwork, product knowledge, and proactive service to every customer, every time.