MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Job Summary Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service, maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return, achieve sales and profit goals, and control quality assurance standards for the Meat department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. 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. Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume. Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process. Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products. Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items. Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action. Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results. Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management. Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming, and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department. Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor. Implement the period promotional plan for the department. Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports. Schedule daily, weekly, and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs. Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO). Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained. Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents. Report all safety risks or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud. Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, and company guidelines. Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Minimum Qualifications Excellent oral and written communication skills. Current food handlers permit upon employment. Ability to handle stressful situations. Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction). Desired Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Any meat/retail experience. Any management experience. Second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing). Benefits Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans. Flexible scheduling with paid time off, holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service. Employee Assistance Program and financial coaching resources. Associate discounts on purchases, travel, technology, and more. Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 over your career through the Continuing Education program. Retirement benefits, including 401(k) and/or pension options. Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and parental leave. Mental and emotional support resources through the Employee Assistance Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kroger