Produce Department Lead & Team Builder

The Kroger Co.; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Produce Department Leader responsible for maximizing sales and profits while upholding our core values. You will oversee staff, merchandising, pricing, and salad bar operations in a fast‑paced store environment.

Responsibilities include scheduling, performance coaching, and ensuring safety and compliance with company policies. Suitable for experienced store associates seeking growth.

Qualifications

• Understanding of department operations and personnel management.
• Ability to manage schedules, inventory, pricing and customer service.
• Strong communication and decision making under pressure.
• Understanding of department operations, merchandising, and inventory control.
• Able to read scales and prices correctly.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer relations and model friendly, professional behavior.
• Direct receiving, stocking, pricing and merchandising of produce.
• Supervise salad bar operations and staff scheduling.
• Plan and control department activities; may assist store manager in absence.
• Plan schedules for full- and part-time employees.
• Maintain staff appearance and uniforms.
• Coordinate with store manager on operations in absence.
• Direct receiving, storing, pricing, and merchandising of produce.
• Handle customer complaints promptly.
• Maintain records and reports.

Skills

Flexible scheduling

People leadership

Customer service

Inventory control

Merchandising

Budget awareness

Training & coaching

Store operations

Tools

Point of Sale systems

Pricing software

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Produce Department Leader responsible for maximizing sales and profits while upholding our core values. You will oversee staff, merchandising, pricing, and salad bar operations in a fast‑paced store environment.

Responsibilities include scheduling, performance coaching, and ensuring safety and compliance with company policies. Suitable for experienced store associates seeking growth.