Produce Dept Lead: Customer Experience & Growth

Kroger; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

King Soopers, a Kroger family store in Colorado, is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure product quality and freshness, and drive sales initiatives. You will supervise associates, schedule staffing, and partner with management on promotions and budgeting to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and high standards for product handling, pricing accuracy, and inventory control to meet department goals.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit if employed.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume.
• Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome and valued by answering questions about products and services.

Skills

Produce management

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

King Soopers, a Kroger family store in Colorado, is seeking a Produce Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure product quality and freshness, and drive sales initiatives. You will supervise associates, schedule staffing, and partner with management on promotions and budgeting to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and high standards for product handling, pricing accuracy, and inventory control to meet department goals.