Meat Lead Fresh Meat

Walmart•Baltimore, MD

8d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

As a Meat Department Lead, you will drive sales in your area and supervise hourly associates to deliver value to members. You will model expertise in Meat and collaborate with other team leaders to help ensure the club meets members’ expectations. The role involves leading the meat department team, maintaining knowledge of floor and backroom operations, products, and specifications, and ensuring quality, inventory, production, equipment use, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. You will use digital tools and handheld technology to plan and drive sales, support production and training, and make decisions about product quality. You will also oversee operational excellence, staffing, inventory and ordering, audits, equipment and storage systems, and merchandise presentation. You will identify training needs, develop team skills, support career growth, and help source talent. The role also includes collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; communicating and implementing processes; supporting ethical and policy compliance; and leading and participating in teams. You are expected to model the company’s values, support an inclusive and respectful workplace, serve customers and members, and pursue continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in a meat production department or 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 for the position.

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 on the business plan and contribute to the club’s success.
Communicate department goals, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets members’ expectations.
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.
Share product knowledge and prioritize team training on item specifications and approved equipment for high-volume products.
Engage with members and help them select products.
Use digital tools and handheld technology to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, support associate engagement, and make decisions related to production, training, and product quality.
Maintain a neat, clean, and safe meat department work area and demonstrate operational excellence.
Use digital tools for forecasting, planning, and production; facilitate inventory and ordering; and ensure appropriate staffing and accurate audit and compliance standards.
Ensure meat and seafood equipment and storage systems are in working order.
Produce and display merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan.
Identify training needs, teach and train associates, develop necessary 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 compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; assist management with correcting ethical and compliance issues.
Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work assignments, sharing resources and information, and providing advice, feedback, and support to meet timelines and quality expectations.
Model adaptability to change and new challenges, build trusting relationships, communicate positively, mentor others, and recognize contributions.
Serve customers and members, make decisions using reliable information, and support continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies and skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off and/or paid protected time off, which 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.
Company-paid education benefits through Live Better U, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.