Produce Department Lead — Customer-First Ops & Team Growth

Kroger; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger in Commerce, CA is seeking a Produce Department Lead to deliver outstanding customer experiences, maintain a safe and fresh department, and help achieve sales and profit goals. You will supervise daily Produce operations, train associates, manage scheduling, monitor inventory, ensure quality, and enforce safety standards while embracing the Customer 1st mindset.

This role requires effective communication, basic math skills, and a current food handler permit; previous Produce experience is

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Effective communication skills.
• Basic math ability (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handler permit required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and food safety regulations.
• Direct and supervise all functions for the Produce department.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Monitor inventory, stock, and price integrity.
• Ensure quality, freshness, and proper temperatures in cases and coolers.
• Assist in training and developing associates.

Skills

Effective communication

Math skills

Stress management

Food handler permit

18 years or older

Job description

Kroger in Commerce, CA is seeking a Produce Department Lead to deliver outstanding customer experiences, maintain a safe and fresh department, and help achieve sales and profit goals. You will supervise daily Produce operations, train associates, manage scheduling, monitor inventory, ensure quality, and enforce safety standards while embracing the Customer 1st mindset.

This role requires effective communication, basic math skills, and a current food handler permit; previous Produce experience is