PRODUCE/ASST DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co.•Camdenton, MO

About The Position

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages customers to return. Achieve department sales and profit goals, control quality assurance standards, and monitor functions and activities related to the Produce department. Demonstrate 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.
Second language skills in 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, and participate in the performance appraisal process.
Create a welcoming customer environment by answering questions, making suggestions, and helping customers locate products.
Inform customers about produce specials and offer samples to help them discover new items.
Inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action.
Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results.
Create and execute sales promotions in partnership 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 the store or department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and 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 are maintained in cases and coolers and temperature logs are kept.
Reinforce safety programs by following procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, inspecting equipment for preventive maintenance, and notifying store management about repairs and customer or employee accidents.
Report safety risks or issues and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
Adhere to 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 with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
Follow directions and seek assistance as needed 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.