PRODUCE/ASST DEPT LEADER

The Kroger Co. • Bellingham, WA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Produce/Assistant Department Leader provides leadership support and direction during primetime hours (3p-7p M-F; 11a-7p Sat/Sun) to drive sales and enhance the customer experience. This role involves partnering with the store leader and department leader to foster a high-performance culture, ensuring associates are aligned with business strategy and receive necessary training to deliver excellent customer service. The position also requires demonstrating the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. Fred Meyer, based in Portland, Oregon, merged with The Kroger Company in 1998 and now serves customers in over 120 stores across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. As part of the Kroger family, the company aims to 'Feed the Human Spirit' by bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, creating amazing experiences for customers, communities, and employees through innovation and a focus on food. The company emphasizes employee well-being and growth, offering opportunities for both part-time and career-path positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support and direction, during primetime hours (3p-7p M-F; 11a-7p Sat/Sun) to drive sales and enhance the customer experience
• Partner with the store leader and department leader to develop a high-performance culture where associates are aligned to the business strategy and receive the knowledge and training needed to deliver a consistently great experience for Every Customer, Every Time
• Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety

Benefits

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees