Produce Department Leader — Gillette, WY at Kroger

About the Role

As the Produce Department Manager, you will lead a team dedicated to delivering maximum sales and profits while upholding our core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety. This position is pivotal in shaping the customer experience, ensuring the department operates with efficiency, cleanliness, and a welcoming atmosphere.

You will serve as the primary leader for the produce department, overseeing everything from receiving and merchandising to inventory management and staff development. In the absence of the store manager, you will step in to direct overall store operations. Your day-to-day involves fostering a culture of excellence, managing complex schedules, and ensuring that every employee is properly trained on safety, pricing, and customer service protocols.

Our Culture

We are committed to creating an environment where integrity and safety are paramount. We value diversity and inclusion, striving to provide support and assistance to all customers, including minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults. We seek individuals who can navigate high-paced, sometimes stressful environments with tact, calmness, and professionalism, turning challenges into opportunities for positive engagement.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this role will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in working hours, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the dynamic demands of the business. The selection process focuses on identifying individuals with a proven track record of dependability, integrity, and the ability to manage people and workloads effectively.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Hillside Drive, Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming, 82716, United States

Gillette, Wyoming

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDevelop maximum customer relations through personal example of friendliness and courtesy
check_circleHandle customer complaints and assist in store security
check_circleMake recommendations regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, and evaluating produce department personnel
check_circleSupervise all aspects of salad bar operations and produce department activities
check_circleDirect the receiving, storing, pricing, and merchandising of all produce products
check_circleAssure adequate stock and supplies by proper ordering to maintain optimum inventory levels
check_circleAnalyze department operations including space allocation, display, and rotation to make improvements
check_circleMaintain and submit required records and reports for department operations
check_circleProvide training on price marking, scale reading, and customer courtesy to department employees
check_circlePlan and organize working schedules for full and part-time employees to maximize efficiency
check_circleMaintain effective communication with store personnel and manage conflict professionally
check_circleEnsure department cleanliness by cleaning floors, defrosting cases, and maintaining proper waste disposal

Requirements

verifiedUnderstanding of department operations (managing people, merchandising, computer-assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, expense control)
verifiedWorking knowledge of produce and preparation and general knowledge of store operations
verifiedEffective written and oral communication skills
verifiedAbility to make intelligent decisions quickly
verifiedAdept at communication with employees, customers, and supervision
verifiedProduce work experience or similar experience in food preparation

Nice to Have

Produce work experience or similar experience in food preparation. Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.

Frequently asked questions about Produce/Dept Leader at Kroger

What does a Produce/Dept Leader at Kroger do?expand_more

A Produce/Dept Leader at Kroger is responsible for the following: Develop maximum customer relations through personal example of friendliness and courtesy; Handle customer complaints and assist in store security; Make recommendations regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, and evaluating produce department personnel; and Supervise all aspects of salad bar operations and produce department activities.

What are the requirements for this Produce/Dept Leader role?expand_more

Kroger is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Understanding of department operations (managing people, merchandising, computer-assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, expense control); Working knowledge of produce and preparation and general knowledge of store operations; Effective written and oral communication skills; Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly; Adept at communication with employees, customers, and supervision; and Produce work experience or similar experience in food preparation.

Where is the Produce/Dept Leader role at Kroger located?expand_more

Produce/Dept Leader at Kroger is based in Hillside Drive, Gillette, Campbell County, Wyoming, 82716, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Produce/Dept Leader job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Kroger has listed this Produce/Dept Leader role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Produce/Dept Leader role?expand_more

Candidates for Produce/Dept Leader at Kroger should have lead.

What skills do you need for the Produce/Dept Leader role at Kroger?expand_more

Key skills for Produce/Dept Leader at Kroger include Merchandising; Computer Assisted Ordering; Inventory Management; Shrink Control; Customer Services; Labor Scheduling; Expense Control; and Produce.

What category does the Produce/Dept Leader role belong to?expand_more

Produce/Dept Leader at Kroger is part of the retail job category on Recrutus.

Produce/Dept Leader