Meat Lead Fresh Meat

Walmart•Plattsburgh, NY
•$24 - $32•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. You will lead the meat department team in delivering the business plan, maintaining company and regulatory standards, and providing high-quality products and service. The role involves maintaining knowledge of department operations and products, training associates, engaging with members, and using digital and handheld tools to support production, sales, and quality decisions. You will drive operational results through forecasting, planning, production, inventory and ordering, staffing, audits, compliance, equipment upkeep, and merchandise display. You will also develop associates, support career growth, recruit talent, implement improvements, and promote company policies, ethics, integrity, and a culture of belonging, teamwork, and continuous learning.

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 the success of the club.
  • Communicate department goals, execute company programs, follow policies, and collaborate with other team leaders to meet member expectations.
  • Maintain knowledge of department operations, products, specifications, and updates, and ensure quality, inventory, production, equipment use, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards are met.
  • Share product knowledge, prioritize team training, and engage with members to help them select products.
  • Use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, support associate engagement, and make decisions related to production, training, and product quality.
  • Maintain operational excellence and a neat, clean, and safe work area.
  • Use digital tools for forecasting, planning, and production; facilitate inventory and ordering; ensure appropriate staffing and accurate audits and compliance; maintain meat and seafood equipment and storage systems; and produce and display merchandise according to the 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 managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; analyze information, monitor results, and address opportunities for improvement.
  • Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethics standards; guide associates on applying them and assist management with ethical and compliance issues.
  • Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, determining customer needs and business priorities, coordinating work, and supporting quality and timely outcomes.
  • Build an inclusive workplace, foster strong relationships, communicate positively, mentor and develop others, and recognize contributions.
  • Act with integrity and accountability, put customers and members first, make decisions using reliable information, and support continuous improvement and adaptation to change.

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, 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 Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, including tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
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