PRODUCE/DEPT MANAGER ON DECK

Kroger Co.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger Co. seeks a trainee to complete a 4-12 week program (internal 4-6, external 8-12) to prepare for a department manager position at our Nashville location.

The program includes travel within the division for training and relief coverage, with a strong emphasis on delivering outstanding customer experiences and maintaining a safe, clean environment. Responsibilities cover supervising department functions, supporting Produce/Floral operations, and coaching associates to meet sales and quality

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and manage a team.
• Basic math skills for daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to achieve store goals.
• Set department performance goals and empower associates to meet targets.
• Schedule to manage customer volume across hours of operation.
• Adhere to local, state, federal laws and food safety regulations.
• Create a welcoming environment and assist customers with product questions.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve results.
• Create and execute promotions with store management.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Complete a 4-12 week program (internal 4-6, external 8-12) in preparation of being assigned a department manager position. Travel within the division to train and provide relief. Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor/control all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties and activities for the department. Support the day-to-day functions of the Produce/Floral operations. Embrace full, fresh & friendly and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• - Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals
• - Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets
• - Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation
• - Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, company guidelines, and food safety regulations
• - 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
• - Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
• - Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
• - Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the Produce/Floral department; stay current on present, future, and seasonal ads
• - Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor, implement period promotional plan for department
• - Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory
• - Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
• - Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process; monitor/control expenses for the department
• - Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
• - Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained; reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
• - Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair
• - Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
• - Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• - Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• - Excellent oral/written communication skills
• - Ability to handle stressful situations
• - Basic math skills (i.e., counting, addition, and subtraction)

Desired

• - High School Diploma or GED

Job Info

• Job Identification 242766
• Job Category Store Operations
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 06:40 PM
• Locations 3410 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN, 37216, 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.
• - Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• - Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• - Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, 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.