Meat Manager

Position Summary...As a Meat 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 Meat and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets the member’s expectations. What you'll do... Build something new. Lead with purpose. Grow without limits. At Sam’s Club, a career doesn’t come with boundaries, it comes with opportunity! We’re opening a brand new Sam’s Club in Weslaco, Texas, and we’re looking for a Meat Lead who is member obsessed, hands on, and ready to help build something from the ground up. If you love leading teams, delivering best in class quality and service, and developing people to reach their full potential, this could be the role for you. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast‑paced environment with the unique opportunity to help launch and shape a new location from day one. What You’ll Do Lead and inspire a team of associates in your area to execute the business plan and deliver exceptional member experiences. Set clear goals, expectations, and standards for quality, production, and member service. Advocate for the member, the associate, and the company—every day. Partner with cross functional team leaders to deliver a seamless total club experience. Be the Expert Maintain deep knowledge of fresh operations on the floor and in the backroom, including product specifications, seasonality, and production expectations. Ensure your area meets company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, equipment usage, production, food safety, sanitation, and compliance. Train and upskill your team on processes, recipes/specs (as applicable), safe handling, and consistent execution. Stay current on new products, processes, and tools—leveraging learning resources and training opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Engage with members and build confidence in product selection through service, knowledge, and pride in quality. Be a Tech Forward Leader Use digital tools and handheld technology to plan, forecast, and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement. Make real time business decisions related to production, training, quality, and inventory. Champion adoption of new tools and encourage innovation within your team. Be an Owner Drive business results while maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work area for the team and the members. Plan for volume and profitability, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and readiness for daily production and service needs. Own inventory, ordering, audits, and compliance standards while identifying shrink and preventing loss. Ensure equipment and storage systems are in safe working order and operational needs are addressed to avoid disruption. Produce, merchandise, and display product according to the merchandise layout plan, with consistency in standards and presentation. Be a Talent Ambassador Teach, train, and develop associates by identifying training needs and building the skills required to deliver high quality products and service. Identify potential and desire in others and coach with consistency to strengthen performance and readiness. Encourage career growth for team members and help source talent internally and externally to build a strong bench. How You’ll Lead Collaborating with managers, associates, members, and business partners to meet evolving business needs. Using data and multiple sources of information to identify risks, track results, and drive improvement. Modeling and reinforcing company policies, ethics, and integrity—including the Open Door Policy. Leading through change with clarity, confidence, and positivity. Our Values in Action Respect the Individual Embrace differences and foster a culture where associates feel seen, supported, and connected. Build strong, trusting relationships through clear, positive, and motivating communication. Develop, mentor, and recognize others to strengthen the team. Act with Integrity Model the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and transparency. Live the Walmart values and support our goal of becoming a regenerative company. Lead with humility, fairness, and self‑awareness. Serve Our Members Put members first while delivering strong business results. Make informed decisions that balance short- and long‑term priorities. Strive for Excellence Demonstrate curiosity, resilience, and a desire to learn. Drive continuous improvement and embrace new technologies and skills. Support your team through change with courage and confidence. Ready to help build something great in Weslaco? Join Sam’s Club and lead the way. The above description reflects the general nature and level of leadership responsibilities for this role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. A full job description will be provided as part of the hiring process. At Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance‑based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet! Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company‑paid life insurance Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at The hourly wage range for this position is $22.00 to $30.00*. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met. Minimum Qualifications 6 months experience in a meat production department or 6 months experience supervising a team. I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position. Must be 18 years of age or older Preferred Qualifications Meat processing, including boneless and bone-in products, Supervising Associates Food Handler Certification (Food Safety) - Certification Primary Location...417 N FM 1015, WESLACO, TX 78596-0000, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and has 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