Lead, Deli/Bakery

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

Role Overview: This position leads daily department operations in a retail store, primarily in the absence of the department manager, ensuring staff training, staffing levels, and adherence to company standards to meet performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, including ordering, maintaining freshness, and minimizing loss through proper markdown procedures.
• Validate received products for quality, quantity, and condition, ensuring proper storage.
• Supervise team tasks such as stocking, production, and quality control, including handling spoiled or damaged items.
• Maintain product knowledge, promotional items, and sales programs.
• Implement weekly plans, manage scheduling, labor, and payroll in support of department goals.
• Support staffing, training, performance management, and development of associates.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, safety guidelines, and cleanliness standards.
• Participate in meetings and maintain a clean, well-stocked department.
• Assist in achieving company KPIs and support other departments as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

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

Physical Demands & Environment:

May require lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, and working in varied temperatures and conditions typical of retail settings.