(USA) Produce Lead at Walmart

Timonium, Maryland, United States

Walmart Logo
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 produce and floral operations, including business on the floor, backroom operations, quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance
  • Ability to manage seasonality in item volume, product knowledge, processes, and time prioritization
  • Proficiency in leveraging digital tools and handheld technology for sales planning, shopping experience improvement, associate engagement, production, training, and product quality decisions
  • Skills in supervising and leading a team of hourly associates, communicating goals, executing company programs, and adhering to policies
  • Capability to collaborate with other team leaders, managers, co-workers, customers, and business partners
  • Experience in teaching, training, identifying talent, developing skills, encouraging career growth, and sourcing new talent internally and externally
  • Commitment to operational excellence, profitability planning, maintaining neat/clean/safe work areas, adequate staffing, accurate audits/compliance, and member service
  • Ability to analyze information from multiple sources, monitor progress, identify improvement opportunities, and implement processes/practices
  • Knowledge of company policies, procedures, ethics, integrity standards, and Open Door Policy

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the team in Produce and Floral to deliver on the business plan and contribute to club success; communicate department goals, execute programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and company
  • Work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets member expectations
  • Maintain produce area standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment, safety, and compliance; manage seasonality and prioritize time between areas
  • Collaborate with associates to ensure resources, share knowledge, and train the team effectively
  • Leverage digital tools to plan/drive sales, improve shopping experience, elevate associate engagement, and make immediate decisions on production, training, and product quality; adopt and encourage new tools
  • Drive business results through operational excellence, profitability planning, maintaining neat/clean/safe work areas, adequate staffing, accurate audits/compliance, and producing/displaying merchandise per layout plan; model member service commitment
  • Teach/train team for high effectiveness, identify potential, develop skills for quality products, encourage career growth, and source new talent
  • Develop, communicate, and implement processes/practices to meet business needs by collaborating, analyzing information, monitoring progress, and addressing improvements
  • Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; guide application, implement action plans, use Open Door Policy, and assist with correcting issues
  • Lead/participate in teams by sharing resources/tools, determining needs/priorities, coordinating assignments, providing feedback/support, ensuring timelines/quality, and modeling adaptation to change/challenges

Skills

Team Supervision
Produce Management
Inventory Control
Sanitation Standards
Safety Compliance
Digital Tools
Handheld Technology
Merchandise Display
Staff Training
Business Planning
Seasonal Management
Quality Control
Member Service

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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