Grocery Department Lead

The Kroger Co.; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a capable supervisor to organize, train, and direct Grocery Clerks while maximizing store sales and profits. You will model Kroger values and ensure a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, responding to customer inquiries, managing ordering, pricing, and merchandising, and coaching team members. You will assist in budgets and promotional activities while maintaining safe operations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Willing to weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, present information in a professional manner and work with all levels of the organization.
• Personal initiative and follow through to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools.

Responsibilities

• Organize work, train and schedule associates to consistently provide prompt courteous service.
• Respond to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, and questions in a prompt, tactful and professional manner.
• Use ordering tools to manage merchandise quantities and balance on hand.
• Price and display merchandise with proper signage, rotation, and space allocation.
• Coach associates on merchandising, customer service, and promotions.
• Follow company policies to maintain a harassment-free workplace and safety standards.
• Provide input on budgets, goals, and store performance to maximize sales and profits.
• Communicate with customers and associates to maintain a positive store impression.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and sanitary standards across shifts.
• Keep floor, shelves, and displays clean and properly arranged.
• Maintain accurate department temperature logs for all shifts.
• Assist on inventories, store resets, remodels, and merchandising projects.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, conduct performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

People management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Teamwork

Tools

POS systems

Power machinery

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a capable supervisor to organize, train, and direct Grocery Clerks while maximizing store sales and profits. You will model Kroger values and ensure a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, responding to customer inquiries, managing ordering, pricing, and merchandising, and coaching team members. You will assist in budgets and promotional activities while maintaining safe operations and quality standards.