Meat Lead

Walmart•Lenexa, KS

13d

About The Position

As a Meat Department Lead, you drive sales in the meat area and supervise hourly associates to serve members. You model meat expertise and work with other team leaders to meet members’ expectations. The role combines team leadership, meat production and product knowledge, use of digital tools, operational ownership, and talent development. You oversee department execution, including quality, inventory, production, equipment, safety, sanitation, regulatory compliance, staffing, ordering, and merchandise presentation. You train and develop associates, support their career growth, and help recruit talent. You also implement business processes, uphold company policies and standards of ethics and integrity, and lead teams to deliver results and adapt to changes. The listed hourly wage range is $23.00 to $31.00. Additional premiums may apply in specified circumstances. Sam’s Club also describes performance-based bonuses and a range of benefits; eligibility and terms may depend on job classification and length of employment.

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 trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period if appointed.

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 and communicate and execute departmental business goals and company programs.
Work collaboratively with other team leaders to meet members’ expectations across the club.
Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product updates, and product specifications.
Ensure meat department quality, inventory, production, equipment use, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards are met.
Share product knowledge, prioritize team training on item specifications and approved equipment, and help members select products.
Use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, support associate engagement, and make decisions about production, training, and product quality.
Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area and ensure equipment and storage systems are in working order.
Use digital tools for forecasting, planning, and production; facilitate inventory and ordering; maintain appropriate staffing and accurate audit and compliance standards; and present merchandise according to the layout plan.
Identify training needs, 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, monitor results, and identify and address improvement opportunities.
Promote and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards; assist management with ethical or compliance issues and use the Open Door Policy.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating assignments, sharing resources and information, providing advice and feedback, and supporting timelines, work quality, and adaptation to change.
Build trusting relationships, communicate positively, mentor and develop others, and recognize their contributions.
Make reliable, customer-first decisions that balance priorities and consider the impact of work on team results and stakeholders.
Pursue continuous improvement, learn new technologies and skills, and support others through change.
Complete all job-required trainings and assessments within the prescribed period if appointed to the position.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase program.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Company-paid education benefit program, Live Better U, for eligible full-time and part-time associates.
Performance-based bonus awards.