Dynamic Lead, Produce Department

Kroger; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Associate discounts

Career growth programs

Job summary

Kroger Co. is seeking a Produce Department Manager in Hampton, VA to lead daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure excellent customer service. You will oversee pricing, merchandising, stock levels, and department safety while upholding Kroger’s values and policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to manage schedules for full-time and part-time staff, with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must manage people, merchandising and department operations.
• Experience with computer assisted ordering and inventory management.
• Ability to schedule staff and control expenses.
• Strong communication with employees, customers and supervision.
• Produce department operations and knowledge of food preparation helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop maximum customer relations by produce department personnel through personal example of friendliness and courtesy, and implementation of all company polices.
• Be alert and assist in store security.
• Handle customer complaints effectively.
• Oversee hiring, firing, disciplining, transferring and evaluating produce department personnel.
• Ensure proper training on price marking and customer courtesy.

Skills

People management

Customer relations

Merchandising

Inventory management

Price marking

Scheduling

Expense control

Communication

Conflict resolution

Food preparation knowledge

Tools

Computer systems for ordering

Job description

Kroger Co. is seeking a Produce Department Manager in Hampton, VA to lead daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure excellent customer service. You will oversee pricing, merchandising, stock levels, and department safety while upholding Kroger’s values and policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to manage schedules for full-time and part-time staff, with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction in a high-paced environment.