Produce/Primetime Asst Dept Leader
KrogerOlive Branch, MS
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Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
Provide leadership support and direction, during primetime hours (3p-7p M-F; 11a-7p Sat/Sun) to drive sales and enhance the customer experience. Partner with the store leader and department leader to develop a high-performance culture where associates are aligned to the business strategy and receive the knowledge and training needed to deliver a consistently great experience for Every Customer, Every Time. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.Minimum
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
Desired
- High School Diploma or GED
- Any produce or retail experience
- Any management experience
- Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
- 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
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FAQs About Produce/Primetime Asst Dept Leader Jobs at Kroger
What is the work location for this position at Kroger?
This job at Kroger is located in Olive Branch, MS, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Kroger?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Kroger?
Kroger lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Full-time
What experience level is required for this role at Kroger?
Kroger is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Kroger for this role?
Kroger offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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