PRODUCE/ASST DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co.•Ashwaubenon, WI

About The Position

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control established quality assurance standards. Monitor functions, duties, and activities related to the Produce department while demonstrating the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of basic math, including counting, addition, and subtraction.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Current food handlers permit once employed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Any management experience.
Any produce or retail experience.
A second language (speaking, reading, and/or writing).

Responsibilities

Promote trust and respect among associates and maintain a positive attitude.
Communicate company, department, and job-specific information to associates.
Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork.
Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume.
Train and develop associates on job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process.
Create a welcoming environment for customers by answering questions about products, making suggestions, locating products, and responding to inquiries.
Inform customers about produce specials and offer product samples.
Review and inspect products for quality and freshness, taking appropriate action when needed.
Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
Create and execute sales promotions with store management.
Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming, and special in-store promotions, particularly those affecting the department.
Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor.
Implement the department's period promotional plan.
Assist management with preparing the store or department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and taking appropriate action on financial reports.
Schedule daily, weekly, and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs.
Plan and organize inventory processes; monitor inventory and stocking conditions, note discrepancies, and train associates on inventory, stocking, and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO).
Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers and maintain temperature logs.
Reinforce safety programs by following safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, conducting preventive maintenance inspections, notifying store management of equipment needing repair, and reporting customer or employee accidents.
Report safety risks, issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
Follow local, state, and federal laws and company guidelines.
Work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
Act honestly and with integrity regarding customer and business information.
Follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
Perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.