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)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, GroceryIndustries
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of meat department operations, including floor and backroom activities, product updates, and specifications
- Expertise in company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, production, equipment usage, safety, sanitation, and compliance
- Proficiency with digital tools and handheld technology for sales planning, production decisions, training, and product quality
- Ability to supervise and lead a team of hourly associates
- Skills in training, developing team members, and sourcing talent
- Strong collaboration skills with other team leaders, managers, and business partners
- Capability to analyze information, monitor progress, and identify improvement opportunities
- Commitment to operational excellence, ethics, integrity, and compliance with company policies
Responsibilities
- Supervise the meat department team to deliver on the business plan, communicate goals, execute programs, and adhere to policies
- Maintain meat department standards for quality, inventory, production, equipment, safety, sanitation, and compliance
- Share knowledge, prioritize training on item specifications and equipment usage, and engage members to assist with product selection
- Leverage digital tools to plan sales, improve shopping experience, enhance associate engagement, and make real-time business decisions
- Drive business results through operational excellence, maintaining a clean and safe work area, forecasting, planning, production, inventory, ordering, staffing, audits, and compliance
- Ensure meat and seafood equipment and storage systems are in working order and produce/display merchandise per layout plans
- Identify training needs, teach/develop skills for high-quality products, encourage career growth, and source new talent
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes to meet business needs by collaborating with stakeholders and monitoring results
- Promote compliance with policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; assist in correcting issues using the Open Door Policy
- Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources, determining priorities, coordinating assignments, providing feedback, and adapting to changes
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 role.
What salary or compensation does this role offer?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are needed for the Meat Department Lead role?
Key skills include supervising teams, meat expertise for quality and compliance, leveraging digital tools for sales and decisions, driving business results through operational excellence, and training team members for career growth.
What is the work environment like in this role?
The role involves supervising a team of hourly associates in the meat department, collaborating with other team leaders, maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work area, and ensuring the club meets member expectations.
What makes a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates demonstrate team leadership, meat product expertise, proficiency with digital tools, commitment to operational excellence and compliance, and a focus on training and developing associates.
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