Meat/Dept Leader

Kroger•Columbus, WI

10d

About The Position

Plan, organize, train, and direct Meat department associates while performing production and customer service functions to maximize store sales and profits. The role demonstrates the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. The position supports department operations, customer relations, merchandising, employee development, and compliance with company policies and applicable requirements. The role must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly.
Ability to handle stressful situations tactfully and calmly and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
Skills and abilities for effective production, merchandising, and customer service related to preparing and selling products.
Understanding of key components of department operations.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Responsibilities

Develop customer relations through friendliness, courtesy, and implementation of company policies.
Remain alert and assist with store security; handle customer complaints perceptively.
Maintain accurate department temperature logs and train associates to record temperatures correctly.
Perform and direct pricing and merchandise display activities.
Maintain signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality, and merchandise space allocation.
Provide input on department budgets, goals, and results.
Train and develop Meat department employees, emphasizing customer courtesy, productivity, and use of technical skills.
Implement company programs and follow policies and procedures, including maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
Make recommendations concerning hiring, firing, discipline, demotion, transfer, and evaluation of Meat department associates.
Promote, communicate, and implement company initiatives and process improvements with direct reports.
Manage people and organize workloads; supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment and manage conflict reasonably and cooperatively.
Act honestly and with integrity when handling customer and business information; follow directions and seek assistance to resolve customer and business issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.