Produce Dept Lead: Elevate Freshness & Service

Kroger Co.; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Co. in Colorado is seeking a Produce Department Leader to drive outstanding customer experiences, ensure safety and quality, and manage day-to-day department performance.

You will monitor operations, train associates, and implement promotions while maintaining inventory accuracy and pricing changes. The role requires strong communication, basic math skills, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit once 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 enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products.
• Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items.
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management

Skills

Excellent communication

Math basics

Stress management

Food handlers permit

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger Co. in Colorado is seeking a Produce Department Leader to drive outstanding customer experiences, ensure safety and quality, and manage day-to-day department performance.

You will monitor operations, train associates, and implement promotions while maintaining inventory accuracy and pricing changes. The role requires strong communication, basic math skills, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment.