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 compliance standards
- 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, train, and develop a team of hourly associates
- Skills in forecasting, planning, production, inventory management, ordering, staffing, audits, and compliance
- Leadership in maintaining neat, clean, safe work areas and ensuring equipment/storage functionality
- Capability to collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
- Knowledge of company policies, procedures, ethics, integrity, and Open Door Policy
- Experience in team leadership, resource sharing, prioritizing customer needs, and adapting to change
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 expertise by ensuring department meets company/regulatory standards and sharing knowledge/training on item specs and equipment
- Engage with members, share product passion, and help with protein selections
- Leverage digital tools to plan/drive sales, improve shopping experience, elevate associate engagement, and make real-time decisions on production, training, and quality
- Drive business results through operational excellence, maintaining clean/safe areas, using tools for forecasting/planning/production, managing inventory/ordering/staffing, ensuring audits/compliance, and keeping equipment/storage operational
- Produce and display merchandise per 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 by collaborating, analyzing data, monitoring progress, and addressing improvements
- Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; assist with corrections
- Lead/participate in teams by sharing resources, determining priorities, coordinating assignments, providing feedback/support, ensuring timelines/quality, and modeling adaptability
- Embrace differences, foster belonging, create thriving opportunities, attract talent, build relationships, communicate positively, and mentor/develop others
Skills
Team Leadership
Meat Processing
Inventory Management
Food Safety
Sanitation Compliance
Regulatory Standards
Digital Tools
Handheld Technology
Production Planning
Staff Training
Sales Driving
Product Knowledge
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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