Produce Lead Clerk — Fresh, Customer-First Experience

The Kroger Co.; Muskego (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Produce Department Manager in Wisconsin to lead daily operations, supervise associates, and ensure safe, fresh product availability. You will drive sales, maintain quality standards, and implement the department business plan in collaboration with store leadership.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, pricing integrity, inventory control, and upholding safety programs. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit once employed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, safety and food safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates.
• Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through collaboration and teamwork.
• Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.
• Help to train and develop associates on performance of their job including inventory, stocking, CAO, Key Retailing and other aspects of job.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions and recommending products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Inform customers of produce specials.
• Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action with those items.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
• Work in refrigerated areas for hours at a time and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Effective communication

Stress management

Basic math

Customer service

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a Produce Department Manager in Wisconsin to lead daily operations, supervise associates, and ensure safe, fresh product availability. You will drive sales, maintain quality standards, and implement the department business plan in collaboration with store leadership.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, pricing integrity, inventory control, and upholding safety programs. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.