Grocery Dept Leader — People-Forward Store Growth

Kroger; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a responsible Assistant Grocery Department Leader in Albuquerque, NM to foster an uplifting, customer-focused environment and coach a team of associates. You will lead scheduling, training, and performance reviews while ensuring safety and policy adherence.

The role emphasizes coaching, cross-functional communication, and driving department performance in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a supervisory role.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish an uplifting work environment where associates feel valued and engaged.
• Empower associates to create a positive shopping experience for customers.
• Plan and prioritize work activities efficiently.
• Orient new associates and communicate benefits and policies.
• Oversee grocery department operations and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
• Coach and develop direct reports with performance reviews and feedback.
• Monitor scheduling to meet customer demand and department coverage.
• Assist store management with budgeting and profit/loss reviews.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

Time management

Flexibility

Supervisory skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kroger is seeking a responsible Assistant Grocery Department Leader in Albuquerque, NM to foster an uplifting, customer-focused environment and coach a team of associates. You will lead scheduling, training, and performance reviews while ensuring safety and policy adherence.

The role emphasizes coaching, cross-functional communication, and driving department performance in a fast-paced retail setting.