Deli & Bakery Operations Lead

LS Solutions; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions in South Bend, IN is seeking a department operations lead to run daily activities when the department manager is absent. You will train staff, manage staffing levels, and ensure adherence to company standards to hit performance goals.

Responsibilities include inventory control, quality checks, scheduling, payroll, and supervising stocking, production, and quality control tasks. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication, organization, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Leadership ability and hands‑on work capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily department operations in a retail store, especially in the absence of the manager.
• Oversee inventory management, reception checks, and proper markdown procedures to minimize loss.
• Supervise stocking, production, and quality control tasks and address damaged items.
• Maintain product knowledge, promotions, and sales programs.
• Plan weekly schedules, manage labor and payroll aligned with department goals.
• Support staffing, training, performance management, and associate development.
• Ensure food safety, safety guidelines, and cleanliness standards are met.
• Participate in meetings and maintain a clean, well-stocked department.
• Assist in achieving company KPIs and support other departments as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Staffing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

LS Solutions in South Bend, IN is seeking a department operations lead to run daily activities when the department manager is absent. You will train staff, manage staffing levels, and ensure adherence to company standards to hit performance goals.

Responsibilities include inventory control, quality checks, scheduling, payroll, and supervising stocking, production, and quality control tasks. Strong leadership and communication are essential.