Meat Lead Fresh Meat

Walmart•Nicholasville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Meat Department Lead, you drive sales in the meat department and supervise hourly associates to serve members. You model expertise in meat and work with other team leaders to help ensure the club meets members’ expectations. The role includes overseeing department performance, product quality and inventory, production, equipment use, safety, sanitation, compliance, training, staffing, ordering, and merchandise presentation. You also use digital tools and handheld technology to plan production, make business decisions, and improve sales, the shopping experience, and associate engagement. You teach and develop team members, support talent sourcing and career growth, and work with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to implement processes and improve results. The role emphasizes respect for individuals, integrity, customer and member service, teamwork, continuous improvement, and adapting to change. The hourly wage range is $22.00 to $30.00, with possible premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in qualifying circumstances. The position is located at 103 Bryant Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356-9225. Walmart and its subsidiaries maintain a drug-free workplace and prohibit illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Meat processing experience, including boneless and bone-in products.
Experience supervising associates.
Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Responsibilities

Supervise the meat department team to deliver the 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 help ensure the club meets members’ expectations.
Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product updates, and product specifications.
Ensure department quality, inventory, production, equipment use, safety, sanitation, and compliance meet company and regulatory standards.
Share product knowledge, prioritize team training, and ensure associates understand item specifications and use approved equipment for high-volume products.
Engage with members and help them select appropriate protein products.
Use digital tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and support associate engagement.
Use handheld technology to make decisions about production, training, and product quality, and encourage adoption of new tools.
Drive business results and operational excellence while maintaining a neat, clean, and safe department.
Use digital tools for forecasting, planning, and production; facilitate inventory and ordering.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels, accurate audits and compliance, and operational meat and seafood equipment and storage systems.
Produce and display merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan.
Identify training needs, teach and train associates, develop team 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 and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards; use the Open Door Policy and assist management with addressing ethical and compliance issues.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating assignments, sharing resources and information, and supporting timely, high-quality work and adaptation to change.
Build trusting relationships, communicate positively, mentor and develop others, and recognize their contributions.
Model integrity, accountability, humility, honesty, fairness, and transparency.
Serve customers and members, make informed decisions, balance priorities, and consider how work affects team results.
Pursue learning and continuous improvement, use new technologies and skills, and support others through change.
Support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world.

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 that can 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.
Company-paid Live Better U education benefits for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Performance-based bonus awards.