PRODUCE/DEPT LEADER

Smith's Food & Drug Centers; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the grocery sector is seeking a Produce/Dept Leader to oversee operations in their produce department. The role involves managing staff, ensuring high-quality customer service, and implementing company policies to drive sales. Candidates should have experience in food preparation and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Employee discounts on purchases

Access to emotional and financial support programs

Qualifications

• Understanding of department operations including managing people and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills with employees and customers.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement company policies to maximize sales and profits in produce departments.
• Manage department operations including merchandising and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with company values and community engagement.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in food preparation or similar fields

Job description

Join to apply for the PRODUCE/DEPT LEADER role at Smith's Food & Drug Centers

Implement all company and division policies to achieve maximum sales and profits in the produce departments. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith's Food and Drug merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Smith's customers in over 140 stores throughout Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Smith's family!

What You'll Receive From Us

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Minimum Requirements

• Willing to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as needed, including weekends and holidays.
• Understanding of key components of department operations (managing people, merchandising, inventory, customer service, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.).
• Knowledge of produce, food preparation, and general store operations.
• Excellent communication skills with employees, customers, and supervision.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions and handle stressful situations tactfully.
• Effective skills in production, merchandising, and customer service related to produce sales.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or similar fields.
• Dependability and integrity in past work records.
• Ability to develop customer relations and enforce company policies.
• Security awareness and customer complaint handling skills.
• Experience in personnel management, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff.
• Ability to supervise store operations, including inventory, display, and cleanliness standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage workloads and team dynamics.
• Ability to work in a high-paced, sometimes stressful environment, managing conflicts effectively.
• Commitment to honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Support for community engagement, including working with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.