PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER

Smith's Food and Drug in; Syracuse (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain is seeking a Produce/Primetime Assistant Department Leader to support operations during peak hours. This role involves training associates, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing sales promotions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in retail management.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Emotional and financial support through Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts on purchases

Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000

Growth opportunities through training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in produce or retail is desirable.
• Management experience preferred.
• Second language skills (speaking, reading, or writing) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Ensure timely order fulfillment and manage merchandising standards.
• Train and develop staff, creating a welcoming environment for customers.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER (Finance)

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.

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. 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 value and care to help you 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 well-being, including:

• Healthcare coverage: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling with paid time off, including holidays and sick leave, based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support: free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and financial coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Growth opportunities through training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page.

Minimum requirements:

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

Desired qualifications:

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

Responsibilities include promoting trust and respect among associates, establishing performance goals, ensuring timely order fulfillment, training and developing staff, creating a welcoming environment for customers, managing merchandising standards, executing sales promotions, maintaining inventory and safety standards, and adhering to legal and company policies.