Produce Lead – New Club Opening Lathrop, CA!!

Position Summary

As a Produce Department Lead you will drive sales in your area and supervise your team of hourly associates to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will model expertise in Produce and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets the member’s expectations.

What you'll do...

• Build something new.
• Lead with purpose.
• Grow without limits.

At Sam’s Club

We’re opening a brand new Sam’s Club in Lathrop, CA, and we’re looking for a Produce Lead who is member obsessed, hands on, and ready to help build something from the ground up. If you love leading teams, delivering best in class quality and service, and developing people to reach their full potential, this could be the role for you. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment with the unique opportunity to help launch and shape a new location from day one.

How You’ll Lead

• Collaborate with managers, associates, members, and business partners to meet evolving business needs.
• Use data and multiple sources of information to identify risks, track results, and drive improvement.
• Model and reinforce company policies, ethics, and integrity—including the Open Door Policy.
• Lead through change with clarity, confidence, and positivity.

Our Values in Action

• Respect the Individual.
• Embrace differences and foster a culture where associates feel seen, supported, and connected.
• Build strong, trusting relationships through clear, positive, and motivating communication.
• Develop, mentor, and recognize others to strengthen the team.
• Act with Integrity.
• Model the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and transparency.
• Livewith humility, fairness, and self-awareness.
• Serve Our Members.
• Put members first while delivering strong business results.
• Make informed decisions that balance short- and long-term priorities.
• Strive for Excellence.
• Demonstrate curiosity, resilience, and a desire to learn.
• Drive continuous improvement and embrace new technologies and skills.
• Support your team through change with courage and confidence.

Ready to Help Build Something Great in Lathrop?

Join Sam’s Club and lead the way. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment with the unique opportunity to help launch and shape a new location from day one.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months experience working in a fresh production department or 6 months experience supervising a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervising a team.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).