PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER

Kroger; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a leadership support role focused on enhancing customer experience and driving sales during peak hours. The position involves managing associates, setting performance goals, and ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and experience in retail or management.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Support through counseling and financial coaching

Associate discounts on various services

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Growth potential via training and career pathways

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates; communicate effectively.
• Set department performance goals and empower team members.
• Train and develop associates; participate in performance appraisals.

Skills

Communication

Stress Management

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Leadership Support and Customer Experience

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 leader and department leader to develop a high-performance culture where associates are aligned to the business strategy and receive the knowledge and training needed to deliver a consistently great experience for Every Customer, Every Time. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Company Overview

From a tiny Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we pride ourselves on bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, with the purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We innovate tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Our People and Culture

Here, people matter. We aim to provide the ingredients for your success at work and in life. We support your growth with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Opportunities and Benefits

Whether seeking part-time work or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility and service length.
• Support through free counseling and financial coaching via our Employee Assistance Program and Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Growth potential via industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more details, visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum Requirements

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

Desired Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in produce, retail, or management
• Second language skills (speaking, reading, or writing)

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates; communicate effectively
• Set department performance goals and empower team members
• Ensure timely orders, work on backstock, rotate products, and replenish stock
• Train and develop associates; participate in performance appraisals
• Create a welcoming environment for customers; respond to inquiries and offer samples
• Maintain merchandising standards; review product quality and freshness
• Coordinate sales promotions and inform staff of current promotions
• Ensure in-stock behaviors and execute promotional plans
• Maintain cleanliness and organization following 5S practices
• Manage inventory processes, monitor stock conditions, and train staff on inventory and CAO
• Maintain proper temperatures and logs in cases and coolers
• Reinforce safety procedures; identify and report unsafe conditions and incidents
• Comply with all laws, regulations, and company policies
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations