(USA) Produce Lead

Walmart•Bismarck, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Produce Department Lead, you will drive sales in the Produce area and supervise hourly associates to deliver a strong member experience. You will model Produce expertise and collaborate with other team leaders to meet the club’s expectations. The role oversees the Produce and Floral team, supports execution of the business plan, and maintains department standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment use, safety, and compliance. The Lead uses 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. The role includes maintaining staffing, audit and compliance standards, merchandising according to the layout plan, and ensuring the work area is neat, clean, and safe. The position also involves training and developing associates, identifying talent and encouraging career growth, communicating and implementing processes, collaborating with managers and business partners, and supporting company policies, ethics, and compliance. The Lead is expected to model company values, strengthen teamwork, serve customers and members, and drive continuous improvement.

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 the club’s success.
Communicate department goals and execute company programs and policies, advocating for members, associates, and the company.
Collaborate with other team leaders to help the club meet member expectations.
Maintain knowledge of floor and backroom operations and ensure standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment use, safety, and compliance.
Manage seasonality, including changes in item volume, product knowledge, processes, and priorities between areas.
Ensure associates have the resources and knowledge needed 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 and associate engagement, and make decisions about production, training, and product quality.
Maintain operational excellence, plan for profitability, and keep the work area neat, clean, and safe.
Maintain adequate staffing and accurate audit and compliance standards, and produce and display merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan.
Model commitment to member service.
Teach and train associates, identify potential and development needs, and encourage career growth.
Source talent internally and externally for the team.
Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners; analyze information, monitor results, and address improvement opportunities.
Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards, and assist management in correcting 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 an inclusive and supportive workplace, build trusting relationships, communicate positively, and mentor and recognize associates.
Make decisions based on reliable information, balance priorities, and support customer and member needs and continuous improvement.

Benefits

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 that 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 benefit program through Live Better U, with programs from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates; tuition, books, and fees are covered.
Performance-based bonus awards.