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 leveraging digital tools and handheld technology for sales planning, production, training, product quality, forecasting, inventory, and ordering
- Ability to supervise and lead a team of hourly associates, communicate goals, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company
- Skills in training, teaching, mentoring, identifying training needs, developing skills, encouraging career growth, and sourcing talent internally and externally
- Capability to collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, business partners, and other team leaders; analyze information, monitor progress, and address improvements
- Commitment to operational excellence, maintaining neat, clean, safe work areas, ensuring staffing levels, audits, compliance, and equipment functionality
- Promotion of company policies, procedures, ethics, integrity, Open Door Policy, and compliance action plans
- Leadership in teams, sharing resources, determining priorities, coordinating assignments, providing feedback, and adapting to change
- Embrace of diversity, cultures, ideas; fostering belonging, support, team relationships, positive communication, motivation, and recognition
Responsibilities
- Supervise the meat department team to deliver on the business plan, communicate goals, execute programs, adhere to policies, and collaborate with other leaders to meet member expectations
- Maintain expertise in meat products and operations, ensure department meets company/regulatory standards, share knowledge, prioritize team training on specifications and equipment, and engage members to assist in protein selection
- Leverage digital tools to plan/drive sales, improve shopping experience, elevate associate engagement, make real-time decisions on production/training/quality, and adopt/encourage new tools
- Drive business results through operational excellence, maintain clean/safe work areas, use digital tools for forecasting/planning/production, manage inventory/ordering/staffing/audits/compliance, ensure equipment/storage functionality, and produce/display merchandise per layout
- Train and develop the team by identifying needs, providing skills for high-quality products, encouraging career growth, and sourcing new talent
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes/practices to meet business needs by collaborating, analyzing data, monitoring results, and addressing improvements
- Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; guide application, implement action plans, use Open Door Policy, and assist with corrections
- Lead/participate in teams by sharing resources/tools, determining needs/priorities, coordinating work, providing feedback/support, ensuring timelines/quality, and modeling adaptation to change
- Embrace differences, create belonging culture, provide opportunities for associates to thrive, build trusting relationships, communicate positively to motivate, and strengthen team through development/mentoring/recognition
Skills
Team Supervision
Meat Processing
Inventory Management
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Standards
Sanitation
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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