Produce Department Lead: Elevate Sales & Customer Service

The Kroger Co.; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Shelby Township, MI is seeking a store leadership role to drive sales and enhance the customer experience during primetime hours (3p-7p M-F; 11a-7p Sat/Sun).

This role partners with store and department leaders to build a high‑performance culture and ensure staff receive necessary training. You will promote trust, set department goals, manage inventory and merchandising, and uphold Kroger's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, and safety while delivering Every

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Retail or produce experience desired.
• Management experience desired.
• Second language skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude; communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
• Ensure orders are put up in a timely manner, working backstock, rotating product and replenishing throughout the day
• Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store
• Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items
• Ensure merchandising standards are being followed; review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management

Skills

Communication

Stress management

Math basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Shelby Township, MI is seeking a store leadership role to drive sales and enhance the customer experience during primetime hours (3p-7p M-F; 11a-7p Sat/Sun).

This role partners with store and department leaders to build a high‑performance culture and ensure staff receive necessary training. You will promote trust, set department goals, manage inventory and merchandising, and uphold Kroger's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, and safety while delivering Every