Produce Department Lead: Fresh Experience & Growth

The Kroger Co.; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Produce Department leader to ensure an outstanding customer experience through service and a safe, clean environment.

You will drive sales, monitor quality, and execute promotions while upholding the company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You will manage scheduling, train staff, and collaborate with store management to meet department targets and maintain inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Strong scheduling and staff development abilities.
• Current food handler's permit when employed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude.
• Communicate department information to associates.
• Establish department goals and empower the team to meet targets.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Create a welcoming environment and assist customers with product questions.
• Inform customers of specials and offer samples.
• Review products for quality and freshness and take action as needed.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve results.
• Coordinate sales promotions with store management.
• Educate associates about promotions affecting the department.
• Prepare seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
• Implement the department's promotional plan.
• Assist in budget, expense control, and profit and loss reviews.

Skills

Communication

Stress management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAO

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Produce Department leader to ensure an outstanding customer experience through service and a safe, clean environment.

You will drive sales, monitor quality, and execute promotions while upholding the company values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. You will manage scheduling, train staff, and collaborate with store management to meet department targets and maintain inventory accuracy.