(USA) Produce Lead

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team in Produce and Floral to deliver on the business plan and contribute to the overall success of the club.
• Communicate department goals, execute company programs, and advocate for members, associates, and the company.
• Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets members' expectations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of floor and backroom operations, ensuring the produce area meets company standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance.
• Manage seasonality in terms of item volume, product knowledge, processes, and prioritizing time between areas.
• Collaborate with associates to ensure the team has resources to do their job effectively, sharing knowledge and providing training.
• Leverage digital tools to plan for and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement.
• Utilize handheld technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality, and encourage adoption of new tools.
• Drive business results by ensuring operational excellence, planning for profitability, and maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work area.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels, accurate audit and compliance standards, and produce/display merchandise according to the layout plan.
• Model a commitment to member service and act as a talent ambassador by teaching, training, and identifying potential in team members.
• Encourage career growth, source new talent, and develop necessary skills to deliver high-quality products to members.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, coworkers, and customers.
• Analyze information from multiple sources, monitor progress, and address improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources, coordinating work assignments, and providing feedback.
• Embrace differences in people, cultures, and ideas to create an inclusive workplace where associates feel seen and supported.
• Build strong relationships, communicate with impact, and motivate others through positive energy.
• Strengthen the team by mentoring others and recognizing contributions and accomplishments.
• Maintain high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, and model Walmart’s values.
• Act selflessly, with humility, fairness, and transparency to support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company.
• Deliver results while putting the customer first and make decisions based on reliable information.
• Balance short- and long-term priorities and consider how your work impacts the team’s ability to deliver on its purpose.
• Display curiosity, a desire to learn, and resilience in taking calculated risks and driving continuous improvement.
• Support others through change and embrace new technologies and skills.

Requirements

• 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 a prescribed time period if hired.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Primary Location: 3035 DENMARK AVE, EAGAN, MN 55121-2257, United States of America.

Pay

The hourly wage range for this position is $23.00 to $31.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonus awards.
• Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off including PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. PTO/PPTO amounts depend on job classification and length of employment and meet or exceed paid sick leave requirements where applicable.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: Company-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates. Eligibility requirements apply.