PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER

Washington State Department of Ecology Washington Conservation Corps; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a dedicated leader to enhance customer experience and drive sales. This role involves training associates, managing department goals, and ensuring product quality. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Associate discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates.
• Train and develop associates on job performance.
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome.

Skills

Communication

Stress Management

Basic Math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 with 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.

About Fred Meyer

Based in Portland, Oregon, Fred Meyer merged with The Kroger Company in 1998. Today, we're proudly serving Fred Meyer customers in over 120 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

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. 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. Apply today to become part of our Fred Meyer family!

What you'll receive from 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 with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth through industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

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

Minimum Requirements

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

Desired Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Any produce or retail experience
• Any management experience
• Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Key Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude; communicate company, department, and job-specific information to associates
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
• Ensure orders are put up in a timely manner, working backstock, rotating product, and replenishing throughout the day
• Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in performance appraisals
• Create an environment that makes customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions and making suggestions
• Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help discover new items
• Ensure merchandising standards are followed; review/inspect products for quality and freshness
• Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
• Inform and educate associates about current and upcoming promotions
• Ensure in-stock behaviors are executed daily
• Implement promotional plans for the department
• Maintain product freshness and display cleanliness
• Ensure backroom and prep areas are clean and organized following 5S practices
• Ensure proper inventory management and training on inventory procedures
• Maintain proper temperatures and logs for cases and coolers
• Reinforce safety protocols and report safety risks or issues
• Adhere to all laws, regulations, and company policies
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations