Bakery Lead - New Club Opening Weslaco, TX! at Walmart in Weslaco, Texas

Bakery Department Lead

$22.00 - $30.00/hr* Full time Shifts may vary

Position Summary: As a Bakery 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 Bakery and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets the member's expectations.

What You'll Do:

Be a Leader

• 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:

• Collaborate with managers, associates, members, and business partners to meet evolving business needs.
• Use data and multiple sources of information to identify risks, track results, and drive improvement.
• Model and reinforce company policies, ethics, and integrity-including the Open Door Policy.
• Lead 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.
• Act with Integrity : Model the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and transparency.
• Serve Our Members : Put members first while delivering strong business results.
• Strive for Excellence : Demonstrate curiosity, resilience, and a desire to learn.

Ready to help build something great in Weslaco? Join Sam's Club and lead the way.