(USA) Produce Lead

Walmart • Flagstaff, AZ

3d • $25 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Produce Department Lead, you will drive sales in your area and supervise hourly associates to deliver value to Sam’s Club members. You will model expertise in Produce and collaborate with other team leaders to meet member expectations. The role oversees the Produce and Floral area, maintains product quality and operational standards, and uses digital tools to support sales, production, training, and the shopping experience. You will train and develop associates, support compliance and ethical business practices, and promote a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.

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 required job trainings 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 meet members’ expectations across the club.
• Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations and ensure quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment use, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Manage seasonal changes in product volume, knowledge, processes, and time priorities across areas.
• Ensure associates have the resources, knowledge, and training needed to perform effectively.
• Use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, support associate engagement, and make decisions about production, training, and product quality.
• Promote 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 associates, identify potential, develop skills, encourage career growth, and source talent internally and externally.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices that meet business needs; analyze information, monitor results, and address improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards; guide associates and assist management in addressing compliance issues.
• Lead and participate in teams by coordinating work, sharing resources and information, providing feedback and support, and helping others adapt to change.
• Foster belonging, respect individual differences, build trusting relationships, communicate positively, and mentor and recognize associates.
• Put customers and members first, make decisions using reliable information, balance priorities, and support continuous improvement and learning.

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 also 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 Live Better U education programs, including high school completion, 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed