PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER jobs in United States
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Kroger · 6 hours ago

PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER

Kroger is a leading grocery retailer that aims to enhance the customer experience while driving sales. The Produce/Primetime Assistant Department Leader will provide leadership support, train associates, and ensure high standards of product quality and customer service during peak hours.

GroceryMarketingMeat and PoultryRetailRetail Technology

Responsibilities

Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude; communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
Ensure orders are put up in a timely manner, working backstock, rotating product and replenishing throughout the day
Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process
Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products
Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items
Ensure merchandising standards are being followed; review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department
Ensure in-stock behaviors are being executed daily
Implement the period promotional plan for the department
Ensure hourly conditioning is taking place so products are kept fresh and displays are clean
Make certain that backroom and prep areas are clean and 5s practices are being executed
Ensure a ‘good close’ is being executed in order to achieve morning readiness
Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents
Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guideline
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Stress managementBasic mathOral communicationWritten communicationRetail experienceManagement experienceSecond language

Required

Excellent oral/written communication skills
Ability to handle stressful situations
Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)

Preferred

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

Benefits

A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
Emotional and financial support with 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.
Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over 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.

Company

Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1984-09-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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