Produce Lead

Walmart•Colonial Heights, VA

7d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

As a Produce Department Lead at Sam's Club, you will drive sales in your area and supervise hourly associates to deliver value to members. You will model Produce expertise and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations. You will lead the Produce and Floral team in delivering the business plan, communicating department goals, and executing company programs and policies. You will maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations and ensure quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment use, safety, and compliance standards. You will manage seasonal changes, share expertise, and train associates. The role uses digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, support associate engagement, and make business decisions about production, training, and product quality. You will drive operational results, maintain staffing and audit standards, keep the work area neat, clean, and safe, and ensure merchandise is produced and displayed according to layout plans. You will teach and develop associates, encourage career growth, and help source talent. You will collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners to implement processes, monitor results, and identify improvements. The position also requires supporting company ethics, compliance, and policies; contributing to teamwork and an inclusive culture; and serving customers and members while adapting to change and pursuing continuous improvement. The hourly wage range is $21.00 to $29.00. Additional premiums of $0.35 to $3.00 per hour may apply in specific circumstances. The position is based at 735 Southpark Blvd, Colonial Heights, Virginia. Walmart and its subsidiaries maintain a drug-free workplace and prohibit illegal drug and alcohol use on the job.

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 trainings and assessments within the prescribed time period if selected.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising a team.
ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise the Produce and Floral team to deliver the business plan and contribute to the success of the club.
Communicate department goals, execute company programs, follow policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
Collaborate with other team leaders to meet member expectations across the club.
Maintain expertise in floor and backroom operations and ensure quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance standards.
Manage seasonal changes in product volume, knowledge, and processes, and prioritize time between areas.
Ensure associates have the resources and knowledge needed to do their jobs, sharing expertise and providing training.
Use digital and handheld tools to plan and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, increase associate engagement, and make decisions about production, training, and product quality.
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 production and displays in accordance with layout plans.
Teach and train associates, identify their potential, develop their skills, encourage career growth, and source talent internally and externally.
Develop and implement processes and practices with business partners, analyze information, monitor results, and identify and address improvement opportunities.
Promote and support company policies, ethics, and compliance; help address ethical and compliance issues.
Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, coordinating work, supporting quality and timelines, and helping others adapt to change.
Foster belonging, build trusting relationships, communicate positively, mentor others, and recognize their contributions.
Serve customers and members, make decisions based on reliable information, and pursue continuous improvement while adapting to new technologies and skills.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off and/or paid protected time off, which may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
Parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Company-paid Live Better U education benefit for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Performance-based bonus awards.
Hourly premiums may be paid in specific circumstances.