Produce Department Lead: Fresh & Customer-First

The Kroger Co.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Arlington Heights is seeking a Produce Department Leader to oversee daily operations, maintain safe and inviting shopping environments, and drive sales and quality standards across the produce area.

You will manage scheduling, train associates, uphold food safety, monitor inventory and pricing, and collaborate with store leadership to deliver outstanding customer service and department results.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit before employment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
• Help to train and develop associates on performance of their job including inventory, stocking, CAO, Key Retailing and other aspects of job.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions and recommending products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action with those items.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
• Work in refrigerated areas for hours at a time and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Implement merchandising promotional plan for the department.
• Keep all department associates current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Help to monitor and control expenses for the department.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Help to ensure price integrity including shelf tags and promotional signs.
• Assist in the inventory process.
• Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Report all safety risks, issues, customer or employee accidents and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Stress management

Food handler permit

Job description

The Kroger Co. in Arlington Heights is seeking a Produce Department Leader to oversee daily operations, maintain safe and inviting shopping environments, and drive sales and quality standards across the produce area.

You will manage scheduling, train associates, uphold food safety, monitor inventory and pricing, and collaborate with store leadership to deliver outstanding customer service and department results.