Bakery Lead Fresh Bakery

Walmart•Kansas City, MO

5d•$23 - $31•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 member expectations. You supervise the Bakery team in delivering the department business plan, communicate goals, execute company programs, and follow policies. You maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product specifications, and seasonality, and ensure quality, inventory, equipment use, production, safety, sanitation, and compliance standards are met. You train associates on products, recipes, and production specifications, and use digital and handheld tools to plan production, improve sales and the shopping experience, and make decisions about training and product quality. You maintain operational excellence through effective planning and staffing, clean and safe work areas, consistent product quality and food safety, accurate inventory and compliance standards, and merchandise displayed according to the layout plan. You develop team skills, support career growth, and help source talent. You also collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to implement processes, monitor results, and identify improvements. The position promotes company policies, ethics, and standards of integrity; leads and participates in teams; and supports a respectful, inclusive workplace. It calls for putting customers and members first, making informed decisions, continuous improvement, learning, and adapting to change. The hourly wage range is $23.00 to $31.00. Additional premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour may apply in specific circumstances. The role is based at 5110 N Oak Trfy, Kansas City, Missouri. Applicants must successfully complete required training and assessments within the prescribed period if selected. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

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 training 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 Bakery associates to deliver the department business plan and contribute to the success of the club.
Communicate department goals, execute company programs, follow policies, and collaborate with other team leaders to meet member expectations.
Maintain knowledge of Bakery floor and backroom operations, product specifications, and product seasonality.
Ensure the department meets company and regulatory standards for product quality, inventory, equipment use, production, safety, sanitation, and compliance.
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, increase associate engagement, and make timely decisions about production, training, and product quality.
Maintain operational excellence, including clean and safe work areas, suitable planning and staffing for weekly Bakery volumes, consistent quality and food safety, accurate inventory and audit standards, and compliance with company policies.
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 with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; analyze information, monitor results, and address improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethics standards, and assist management with correcting ethical and compliance issues.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work, sharing resources and information, and supporting quality and timely completion of assignments.
Foster a respectful and inclusive workplace, build trusting relationships, communicate positively, and mentor and recognize team members.
Put customers and members first, make informed decisions, pursue continuous improvement, and support others through change.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Parental leave.
Family care leave.
Bereavement leave.
Jury duty leave.
Voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Company-paid Live Better U education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees covered for eligible programs.