Produce Department Leader & Guest Experience Champion

Kroger Family of Companies; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies seeks a Produce Department Manager to lead the team in delivering fresh produce, high-quality service, and accurate pricing. You will plan, organize, direct, and control department activities while upholding respect, integrity, and safety in daily operations.

You will supervise hiring, training, scheduling, inventory control, and interaction with store leadership to ensure efficient, profitable department performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Understanding of department operations and leadership responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team and customer interactions.
• Ability to manage inventory, pricing, and merchandising effectively.
• Experience planning schedules and coordinating staffing for peak times.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Produce Department to maximize sales and profits while upholding company values.
• Supervise all aspects of receiving, storing, pricing, and merchandising of produce.
• Direct staffing decisions, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure accurate price marking and customer courtesy in all interactions.
• Maintain clean, organized departments and proper waste disposal.

Skills

People management

Communication

Customer service

Inventory management

Scheduling

Tools

Inventory management software

POS systems

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies seeks a Produce Department Manager to lead the team in delivering fresh produce, high-quality service, and accurate pricing. You will plan, organize, direct, and control department activities while upholding respect, integrity, and safety in daily operations.

You will supervise hiring, training, scheduling, inventory control, and interaction with store leadership to ensure efficient, profitable department performance and customer satisfaction.