Meal Category Lead
HungryrootSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, GroceryIndustries
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of meat department operations, product updates, specifications, quality, inventory, production, equipment usage, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
- Expertise in meat and seafood products to engage members and assist with selections
- Proficiency with digital tools, handheld technology, and new tech for sales, planning, production, training, and business decisions
- Ability to supervise and lead a team of hourly associates
- Skills in training, teaching, mentoring, and developing team members
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with team leaders, managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
- Commitment to operational excellence, forecasting, planning, inventory management, staffing, audits, and compliance
- Ability to analyze information, monitor progress, identify improvements, and implement processes
- Promotion of company policies, ethics, integrity, and use of Open Door Policy
- Leadership in teams, adapting to change, providing feedback, and ensuring work quality
Responsibilities
- Supervise the meat department team to deliver on the business plan, communicate goals, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company
- Work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets member expectations
- Maintain meat department standards for quality, inventory, production, equipment, safety, sanitation, and compliance
- Share knowledge, prioritize training on item specifications and equipment for high-volume products
- Engage with members, share product passion, and help with protein selections
- Leverage digital tools to plan, drive sales, improve shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement
- Use handheld technology for immediate decisions on production, training, and product quality; adopt and encourage new tools
- Drive business results through operational excellence, maintaining a neat, clean, safe work area
- Utilize digital tools for forecasting, planning, production, inventory, and ordering; ensure appropriate staffing, audits, compliance, and working equipment/storage
- Produce and display merchandise according to layout plans
- Identify training needs, teach/train team, develop skills for high-quality products, encourage career growth, and source new talent
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes/practices to meet business needs; analyze/apply information, monitor progress, address improvements
- Demonstrate, promote, support compliance with policies, procedures, ethics; guide application, implement action plans, assist with corrections
- Lead/participate in teams: share resources, determine needs/priorities, coordinate assignments, provide feedback/support, model adaptation to change
- Embrace differences, create inclusive culture, support associates, attract talent, build relationships, communicate positively, mentor/develop others, recognize contributions
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a full-time position?
Yes, this is a full-time employment position.
What is the salary or compensation for the Meat Lead role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is the Meat Lead position remote or does it require on-site work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are needed for the Meat Lead role?
Key skills include meat expertise, team supervision, knowledge of digital tools, business operations, and training abilities.
What is the team structure like for the Meat Lead?
The role supervises a team of hourly associates in the meat department and collaborates with other team leaders.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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