(USA) Bakery Lead

Walmart • Rock Hill, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Bakery Department Lead, you will drive sales and supervise hourly associates to deliver value to members. You will model expertise in Bakery and collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations. The role includes leading the department team, maintaining knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product specifications and seasonality, and ensuring company and regulatory standards for product quality, inventory, equipment use, production, safety, sanitation and compliance. You will use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, support production and training decisions, and improve the shopping and associate experience. You will oversee operational excellence, department cleanliness and safety, staffing and production planning, food safety, inventory accuracy, merchandise presentation, and member service. You will also train and develop associates, support talent sourcing and career growth, implement business processes, promote ethical and policy compliance, and collaborate with coworkers, managers, customers and business partners. The position requires completion of job-required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period. The hourly wage range is $23.00 to $31.00, with possible premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Sam's Club offers competitive pay, performance-based bonus awards and benefits, subject to eligibility and plan terms.

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 trainings and assessments within a 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 execute the department business plan, communicate goals, follow company programs and policies, and support member, associate and company needs.
• Collaborate with other team leaders to meet members’ expectations across the club.
• Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product specifications and seasonality; ensure quality, inventory, equipment, production, safety, sanitation and compliance standards are met.
• 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, support associate engagement, and make production, training and product-quality decisions.
• Maintain operational excellence and a neat, clean and safe Bakery work area; plan staffing for weekly bakery volumes and maintain consistent quality, food safety and policy compliance.
• Maintain accurate inventory, audit and compliance standards, and produce and display merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan.
• Identify training needs, develop team skills, encourage career growth, and source talent internally and externally.
• Develop, communicate and implement processes and practices by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers and business partners; analyze information, monitor results and address improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures and ethical standards, and assist management in addressing ethical or compliance issues.
• Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work assignments, sharing resources and information, and supporting work quality, timelines and adaptation to change.
• Build an inclusive workplace, foster belonging, communicate effectively, develop and mentor others, and recognize contributions.
• Model integrity and Walmart values, hold oneself and others accountable, and support the company’s goal of becoming a regenerative company.
• Serve customers and members, make decisions based on reliable information, and consider how work affects team and stakeholder outcomes.
• Pursue continuous improvement, learning and adoption of new technologies and skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental coverage.
• 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave and voting leave; PTO and/or PPTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays or other purposes.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U company-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books and fees for eligible programs.
• Performance-based bonus awards.

What This Job Offers

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