Produce Department Leader: Grow, Lead & Elevate Ops

Kroger; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Sheboygan, WI is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional customer service.

You will oversee hiring, training, pricing accuracy, security, and the efficient running of the produce area, including the salad bar, with a focus on safety and compliance. The role requires strong communication, team leadership, and the ability to drive efficiency in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of department operations (managing people, merchandising, scheduling)
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly
• Able to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
• Produce work experience in food preparation or similar environment
• Past work record showing dependability and integrity

Responsibilities

• Develop maximum customer relations by setting example of friendliness and courtesy
• Be alert to store security and assist as needed
• Handle customer complaints and resolve issues
• Oversee hiring, firing, discipline, and evaluation of department staff
• Ensure staff read scales and prices correctly
• Train staff on price marking and customer courtesy
• Supervise salad bar operations
• Plan schedules for full-time and part-time staff
• Maintain neat appearance and proper uniforms of staff
• Direct receiving, storing, pricing, and merchandising of produce
• Maintain stock levels through proper ordering
• Submit required records and reports
• Maintain clean, safe work areas
• Analyze and optimize space, display, pricing, rotation, and inventories
• Promote company initiatives and process improvements to direct reports
• Demonstrate professional, courteous behavior in all interactions
• Manage workloads and conflict effectively
• Perform duties as assigned by store manager or supervisor
• Work cooperatively in a fast-paced environment
• Support minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults as needed

Skills

Customer relations

People management

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Tools

Computer-assisted ordering

Inventory management

Job description

Kroger Co. in Sheboygan, WI is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional customer service.

You will oversee hiring, training, pricing accuracy, security, and the efficient running of the produce area, including the salad bar, with a focus on safety and compliance. The role requires strong communication, team leadership, and the ability to drive efficiency in a fast-paced store environment.