PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER

Kroger Mountain View Foods; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Mountain View Foods is seeking a PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER to provide leadership support during peak hours. This role involves training associates, maintaining product standards, and creating a welcoming environment for customers. Join a leading grocery store committed to employee growth and community service.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible schedules and paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Opportunities for growth and training programs

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support during primetime hours.
• Train and develop associates; participate in performance appraisals.
• Maintain merchandising standards and ensure product freshness.

Skills

Communication

Stress Management

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Provide leadership support and direction during primetime hours (3p-7p M-F; 11a-7p Sat/Sun) to drive sales and enhance the customer experience. Partner with the store and department leaders to develop a high-performance culture where associates are aligned with the business strategy and receive the necessary training. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates; communicate company, department, and job-specific information
• Establish department performance goals; empower associates to meet or exceed targets
• Ensure timely order fulfillment, work backstock, rotate products, and replenish throughout the day
• Train and develop associates; participate in performance appraisals
• Create a welcoming environment for customers; answer questions, make suggestions, and locate products
• Inform customers of produce specials and offer samples
• Maintain merchandising standards; review products for quality and freshness
• Create and execute sales promotions with store management
• Educate associates about current and upcoming promotions
• Ensure in-stock behaviors and promotional plans are executed daily
• Maintain product freshness and cleanliness of displays
• Ensure backroom and prep areas are clean and organized (5S practices)
• Execute proper closing procedures for morning readiness
• Organize inventory, monitor stock conditions, and train associates on inventory management and CAO
• Maintain proper temperatures and logs in cases and coolers
• Follow safety procedures; identify unsafe conditions; report safety risks and incidents
• Adhere to laws and company policies
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction)

Desired

• High School Diploma or GED
• Produce or retail experience
• Management experience
• Second language skills

About Us

From a single Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, Kroger has grown into the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states. We pride ourselves on diverse teams and a shared purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate and strive to create great experiences for customers, communities, and employees, with food at the center. We value people and support your growth and success, whether part-time or a new career. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What You’ll Receive From Us

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions
• Flexible schedules, paid time off, and holidays
• Emotional and financial support through counseling and financial tools
• Employee discounts on various purchases
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and training programs