(USA) Produce Lead

Position Summary As a Produce Department Lead you will drive sales in your area and supervise your team of hourly associates to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will model expertise in Produce and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets the member’s expectations. What You'll Do Be a Team Leader : Supervise the team in the Produce and Floral area to deliver on the business plan and contribute to the overall success of the club. Communicate the goals of the department, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for the member, associate, and the company. Be an Expert : Maintain an in-depth knowledge of business on the floor/backroom operations, ensuring the produce area meets company standards for quality, inventory production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance. Manage seasonality in terms of item volume, product knowledge, processes, and prioritizing time between areas. Collaborate with associates to ensure the team has resources to do their job effectively, sharing knowledge and training the team. Be a Techie : Leverage digital tools to plan for and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement. Utilize handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality, adopting new tools and encouraging others to use them. Be an Owner : Drive business results, ensuring commitment to operational excellence. Plan for profitability, maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area, and model a commitment to member service. Maintain adequate staffing levels, accurate audit and compliance standards, and produce/display merchandise according to the layout plan. Be a Talent Ambassador : Teach and train the team to be highly effective. Identify potential and desire in others, provide and develop necessary skills, and encourage career growth. Source new talent internally and externally. Develop, communicate, and implement processes to meet business needs, monitor progress, and identify improvement opportunities. Minimum Qualifications At least 6 months experience working in a fresh production department or supervising a team. Must be 18 years of age or older. Will successfully complete all required job trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period. Preferred Qualifications Experience supervising a team. Food Handler Certification (Food Safety). Benefits Health benefits : medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits : 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance. Paid time off : PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting, and additional privileges depending on job classification and length of employment. Other benefits : short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U : Company paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees. Primary Location 6614 Gulf Freeway, La Marque, TX 77568-3096, United States of America. Drug‑Free Workplace Walmart and its subsidiaries maintain a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart