Produce Lead

Walmart • Macon, GA

2d • $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 collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations.

The role leads the Produce and Floral team in carrying out the business plan, company programs, policies, and standards. It requires knowledge of sales-floor and backroom operations, product quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment use, safety, compliance, and seasonal needs. The Produce Lead uses digital and handheld tools to plan sales, support the shopping experience, make operational decisions, and improve associate engagement.

You will plan for profitability and operational excellence, maintain staffing, audit and compliance standards, and ensure merchandise is produced and displayed according to layout plans. The role also includes training, mentoring, and developing associates; supporting career growth and talent sourcing; collaborating with business partners; and modeling the company's values, ethics, and commitment to members, associates, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience working in a fresh production department or 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.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

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 knowledge of floor and backroom operations and ensure quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment use, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Manage seasonal changes in item volume, product knowledge, processes, and time allocation between areas.
• Ensure associates have resources to do their jobs effectively; share knowledge and train the team.
• 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.
• Drive business results and operational excellence, plan for profitability, and maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area.
• Maintain adequate staffing, audit and compliance standards, and merchandise production and displays according to 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 by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; analyze information, monitor results, and address improvement opportunities.
• Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards; guide associates on applying them and assist management with ethical or compliance issues.
• Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources and information, determining customer needs and business priorities, coordinating work, and supporting work quality, deadlines, and adaptation to change.
• Promote a respectful and inclusive workplace, build trusting relationships, communicate positively, mentor others, and recognize contributions.
• Act with integrity and accountability, support the company's goal of becoming a regenerative company, and serve customers and members by making informed decisions.
• Pursue continuous improvement, learn new skills and technologies, 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.
• Live Better U company-paid education program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.

What This Job Offers

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