PRODUCE/ASST DEPT LEADER

About the role

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control all established quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Produce department.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Monitor and manage customer volume.
• Manage inventory and stock levels.
• Manage pricing and promotional activities.
• Train and develop associates.
• Manage conflicts and customer interactions.
• Manage financial reports and budgets.
• Comply with safety regulations and report incidents.
• Participate in performance appraisals.
• Support and assist with customer inquiries and requests.
• Respond to customer feedback and suggestions.
• Manage and update shelf tags and promotional signs.
• Implement and execute sales promotions.
• Manage and maintain temperature logs.
• Participate in departmental and store-wide business planning.
• Manage and maintain department budget.

Requirements

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Current food handlers permit.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Any management experience.
• Any produce/retail experience.
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing) preferred.

Desired

• High school diploma or GED.
• Any management experience.
• Any produce/retail experience.
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing).
• Any management experience.

Benefits

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 in your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction).
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Current food handlers permit.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Any management experience.
• Any produce/retail experience.
• Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing).

Pay

Salary range: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions available.