Bakery Lead Fresh Bakery

Walmart • Houston, TX

7d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Bakery Department Lead, you drive sales in the Bakery department and supervise hourly associates to deliver value to members. You model Bakery expertise and collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets members’ expectations.

You oversee the department team and business plan, maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product specifications, and seasonality, and ensure quality, inventory, equipment use, production, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. You use digital and handheld tools to plan and improve sales, operations, product quality, and associate engagement. You maintain operational excellence through effective planning and staffing, accurate inventory and compliance standards, and merchandise production and display.

You train, develop, and mentor associates; identify training needs; encourage career growth; and help source talent. You collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to implement processes, monitor results, and improve performance. The role also involves modeling company policies, ethics, and values; supporting an inclusive and respectful workplace; leading and participating in teams; and adapting to new challenges and technologies.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience in a bakery production department or 6 months of experience supervising a team.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully complete all job-required training and assessments within the prescribed time period.

Nice To Haves

• Bakery production experience, including decorating.
• Experience supervising associates.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Bakery team to deliver the department business plan and contribute to the success of the club.
• Communicate department goals, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
• Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets members’ expectations.
• Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product specifications, and product seasonality.
• Ensure Bakery quality, inventory, equipment use, production, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance meet company standards.
• Share knowledge and train team members on new products, recipes, and production specifications.
• Use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and support associate engagement and immediate operational decisions.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area and plan staffing for weekly Bakery volumes.
• Maintain consistency in product quality, food safety, company policies, inventory, audits, and compliance.
• Produce and display merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan.
• Identify training needs, develop team members’ skills, encourage career growth, and source talent internally and externally.
• Develop and implement processes and practices by collaborating with business partners, analyzing information, monitoring results, and addressing improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, and assist management in correcting ethical or compliance issues.
• Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work, sharing resources and information, providing support and feedback, and helping others adapt to change.
• Promote an inclusive and respectful workplace, build trusting relationships, mentor others, and recognize contributions.
• Act with integrity and accountability, put customers and members first, make informed decisions, and support continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off and/or PPTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts and Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Company-paid Live Better U education program, with tuition, books, and fees covered for eligible associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed