Meat Lead Fresh Meat

Walmart•Nicholasville, KY

4d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As a Meat Department Lead, you drive sales in your area and supervise hourly associates so they can deliver value to members. You model expertise in Meat and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations. You supervise the meat department team in delivering the business plan, communicating department goals, executing company programs, and following policies. You maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product updates and specifications, and company and regulatory standards for product quality, inventory, production, equipment use, safety, sanitation, and compliance. You train the team on item specifications and approved equipment, and engage with members to help them select products. You 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. You oversee operational execution, including forecasting, planning, production, inventory and ordering, staffing, audits and compliance, equipment and storage systems, and merchandise presentation. You identify training needs, develop team skills, encourage career growth, and help source talent. You collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to implement processes, monitor results, and address improvement opportunities. You promote company policies, ethics, and compliance; lead and participate in teams; and support associates through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and change. The role emphasizes respect for individuals, integrity, customer and member service, and continuous improvement.

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 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 club results.
Communicate department goals, execute company programs, follow policies, and work with other team leaders to meet member expectations.
Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations, product updates, and product specifications.
Ensure the meat department meets company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, production, equipment usage, safety, sanitation, and compliance.
Train associates on item specifications and approved equipment, and help members make product selections.
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 operational excellence, including a neat, clean, and safe work area; forecasting, planning, and production; inventory and ordering; staffing; audits and compliance; equipment and storage systems; and merchandise display.
Identify training needs, develop skills, encourage career growth, and help source talent internally and externally.
Collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to implement processes, monitor progress and results, and address improvement opportunities.
Promote and support company policies, procedures, ethics, and compliance, and assist management in addressing related issues.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work, sharing resources and information, providing advice and feedback, and supporting work quality and timelines.
Help build an inclusive and supportive workplace, develop and mentor associates, and recognize contributions.
Deliver results with a customer- and member-first approach, use reliable information in decision-making, and support continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies and skills.

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 may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, subject to job classification, length of employment, applicable laws, and plan terms.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Company-paid Live Better U education program 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.
Additional premiums may apply based on schedule, facility, season, or work performed.