(USA) Produce Lead

Walmart • Fargo, ND

1d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Produce Department Lead, you will drive sales in your area and supervise hourly associates to deliver value to members. You will demonstrate expertise in Produce and collaborate with other team leaders to meet members’ expectations. The role involves leading the Produce and Floral team, maintaining department standards, using digital tools to guide decisions, and delivering operational and business results. You will train and develop associates, support talent growth, and help ensure company policies, ethics, safety, and compliance standards are followed. The position is based at 4831 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-7206.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience working in a fresh 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 training and assessments within the prescribed time period if selected.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising a team.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Produce and Floral team to deliver the business plan and contribute to club success.
• Communicate department goals, execute company programs, follow 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 and ensure standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment use, safety, and compliance.
• Manage seasonal changes in item volume, product knowledge, processes, and priorities.
• Ensure associates have the resources and knowledge needed to perform effectively; share knowledge and train the team.
• Use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, engage associates, and make decisions about production, training, and product quality.
• Encourage adoption of new tools and technologies.
• Drive business results and operational excellence, plan for profitability, and maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area.
• Maintain adequate staffing, accurate audit and compliance standards, and merchandise displays in accordance with the layout plan.
• Model commitment to member service.
• Teach and train the team, identify potential in associates, develop skills, encourage career growth, and source talent internally and externally.
• Develop and implement processes and practices in collaboration with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; analyze information, monitor results, and address improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethics standards; guide associates in 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 assignments, and supporting quality, timelines, and adaptation to change.
• Foster belonging, respect individual differences, build trusting relationships, communicate positively, mentor others, and recognize contributions.
• Model integrity, accountability, humility, honesty, fairness, and transparency, and support the company’s goal of becoming a regenerative company.
• Put customers and members first, make decisions using reliable information, and balance short- and long-term priorities.
• Pursue continuous improvement, learn new skills, take calculated risks, and support others through 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; PTO and/or PPTO may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Company-paid education through Live Better U, including programs from high school completion through bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed