Bakery Lead Fresh Bakery

Walmart•Houston, TX

5d•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 work with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations. You oversee department operations, production, inventory, quality, food safety, compliance, staffing, and member service while training and developing associates and helping the business meet its goals. The role also involves using digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, make decisions about production and product quality, and improve the shopping and associate experience. You develop and implement processes with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners, monitor results, and address improvement opportunities. You promote company policies, ethics, and integrity; support a respectful and inclusive workplace; mentor team members; and adapt to change and new challenges. The hourly wage range is $22.00 to $30.00. Additional premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour may apply in certain circumstances. Benefits include health and financial benefits, paid time off and leave programs, disability coverage, discounts, education benefits, and other offerings, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervise the Bakery team to deliver department business plans and contribute to the success of the club.
Communicate department goals, execute company programs, follow policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
Collaborate with other team leaders to meet member expectations across the club.
Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product specifications, and product seasonality.
Ensure Bakery operations meet company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, equipment use, production, safety, sanitation, and compliance.
Share knowledge and train team members on products, recipes, and production specifications.
Use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, engage associates, and make decisions about production, training, and product quality.
Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area; plan and staff appropriately for weekly bakery volumes; and maintain consistency in quality, food safety, and company policy.
Maintain accurate inventory, audit, and compliance standards, and produce and display merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan.
Identify training needs, develop associates' skills, encourage career growth, and source talent internally and externally.
Develop and implement processes with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; analyze information, monitor results, and address improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards; guide associates in applying them and assist management with correcting compliance issues.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work, sharing resources and information, providing feedback and support, and helping others adapt to change.
Promote respect, belonging, teamwork, strong relationships, and associate development through mentoring and recognition.
Act with integrity and accountability and support the company's goal of becoming a regenerative company.
Deliver results while putting members and customers first, using reliable information and considering the effects of decisions on the team and stakeholders.
Pursue continuous improvement, learn new skills and technologies, and support others through change.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off (PTO and/or PPTO), with use for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U company-paid education benefit program, including programs from high school completion through bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Performance-based bonus awards.