Bakery Lead

LS Solutions; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions in Southfield, MI seeks a store department lead to manage daily department operations, staff training, scheduling, and adherence to company standards. The role emphasizes inventory control, safety, and guest experience in a retail setting.

You will supervise stocking, product rotation, and quality checks while staying current with sales promotions and store features. Strong leadership and hands-on capability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; retail experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership qualities with hands-on work capability.
• Knowledge of retail operations, management systems, and suggestive selling is a plus.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; bilingual skills in Spanish are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory through ordering, control procedures, and product quality assurance.
• Validate received orders for accuracy and proper storage.
• Supervise team activities including stocking, production, and product rotation, handling spoiled or damaged goods.
• Maintain product knowledge and stay updated on sales promotions and store features.
• Implement and communicate the weekly Flight Plan, manage scheduling, labor, and payroll expenses.
• Support department management in staffing, training, performance, and goal development.
• Participate in meetings and maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked department following food safety, safety, and guest experience guidelines.
• Assist in meeting company KPIs and adhere to PPE, food safety, and cleaning standards.
• Perform additional tasks across departments as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Leadership

Retail operations

Suggestive selling

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview

This position leads daily department operations in a retail store, ensuring staff training, staffing levels, and adherence to company standards and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory through ordering, control procedures, and product quality assurance.
• Validate received orders for accuracy and proper storage.
• Supervise team activities including stocking, production, and product rotation, handling spoiled or damaged goods.
• Maintain product knowledge and stay updated on sales promotions and store features.
• Implement and communicate the weekly Flight Plan, manage scheduling, labor, and payroll expenses.
• Support department management in staffing, training, performance, and goal development.
• Participate in meetings and maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked department following food safety, safety, and guest experience guidelines.
• Assist in meeting company KPIs and adhere to PPE, food safety, and cleaning standards.
• Perform additional tasks across departments as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; retail experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership qualities with hands-on work capability.
• Knowledge of retail operations, management systems, and suggestive selling is a plus.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; bilingual skills in Spanish are desirable.

Physical & Additional Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, stand and walk extensively, and operate in varied environmental conditions.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes equal opportunity employment and employee development.