(USA) Bakery Lead

Walmart • Laurel, MD

3d • $23 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Bakery Department Lead, you will drive sales in your area 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 members’ expectations. The role includes overseeing department operations, production, product quality, inventory, safety, sanitation, compliance, staffing, and member service. You will use digital tools and handheld technology to support sales, production, training, and quality decisions, and help the team adapt to new tools and processes.

You will teach and develop associates, identify training needs, support career growth, and help source talent. You will collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to implement processes, monitor results, and identify improvements. You will also promote company policies, ethics, and integrity; support team performance and change; and contribute to a workplace where associates feel respected, supported, and connected.

The position is based at the listed Sam’s Club location in Laurel, Maryland. The hourly wage range is $23.00 to $31.00, with possible additional premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. The role requires completing job-required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period and being 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 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 deliver the department business plan and contribute to the club’s overall success.
• Communicate department goals, execute company programs, follow policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
• Collaborate with other team leaders to meet members’ 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 usage, production, safety, sanitation, and compliance.
• Share knowledge and train team members on products, recipes, and production specifications.
• Use digital tools and handheld technology to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, engage associates, and make decisions related to production, training, and product quality.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe Bakery work area; plan staffing for weekly bakery volumes; and drive consistency in quality, food safety, and company policies.
• 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, communicate, and implement processes and practices in collaboration with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners.
• Analyze information from multiple sources, monitor progress and results, and identify and address improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards; assist management in correcting ethical and compliance issues.
• Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work, sharing resources and information, supporting work quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
• Promote respect, inclusion, belonging, teamwork, trust, effective communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver results while putting customers and members first and making decisions based on reliable information.

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 paid protected time off; parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and 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, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

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