Meat Lead

Walmart • Virginia Beach, VA

10d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Meat Department Lead, you drive sales and supervise hourly associates in the meat department to deliver value to members. You model meat expertise and work with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations.

You oversee team performance and department operations, uphold company and regulatory standards for product quality, inventory, production, equipment, safety, sanitation, and compliance, and use digital tools to support forecasting, staffing, production, ordering, and sales. You also train and develop associates, support their career growth, and help source talent.

The role includes collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to implement processes, monitor results, and improve operations. You model company values, ethics, integrity, and compliance while supporting a respectful, inclusive workplace and delivering results with members' needs in mind.

The hourly wage range is $22.00 to $30.00. Additional premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour may apply in specific circumstances. The position is based at the Sam's Club location at 3345 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5616.

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 required job trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period.

Nice To Haves

• Retail fresh experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Responsibilities

• Supervise the meat department team to deliver on the business plan and contribute to the club's overall success.
• Communicate department goals, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
• Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product updates, and product specifications.
• Ensure the department meets company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, production, equipment usage, safety, sanitation, and compliance.
• Train the team on item specifications and approved equipment, and share product knowledge and recommendations with members.
• 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 department and ensure equipment and storage systems are working properly.
• Use digital tools for forecasting, planning, and production; facilitate product inventory and ordering; and ensure appropriate staffing and accurate audit and compliance standards.
• 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 and implement processes and practices by collaborating with business partners, analyzing information, monitoring results, and addressing improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, and assist management with ethical and compliance issues.
• Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work assignments, sharing resources, providing support and feedback, and helping others adapt to change.
• Build trusting relationships, communicate positively, mentor others, and recognize associates' contributions.
• Deliver results with the customer and member first, make informed decisions, and pursue continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase.
• 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, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U company-paid education benefits, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.

What This Job Offers

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