(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 business operations, including floor and backroom processes, quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment usage, safety, and compliance
  • Expertise in managing seasonality (item volume, product knowledge, processes) and prioritizing time between areas
  • Proficiency with digital tools and handheld technology for sales planning, shopping experience improvement, associate engagement, production, training, and product quality decisions
  • Ability to supervise and lead a team of hourly associates, communicate goals, execute company programs, and adhere to policies
  • Skills in teaching, training, mentoring, and developing associates, identifying potential, encouraging career growth, and sourcing new talent
  • Strong collaboration skills with team leaders, managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
  • Commitment to operational excellence, profitability planning, maintaining neat/clean/safe work areas, staffing levels, audits, compliance, and member service
  • Ability to analyze information from multiple sources, monitor progress, identify improvements, and implement processes/practices
  • Demonstrated integrity, ethics, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards, including use of Open Door Policy
  • Leadership in teams, sharing resources, determining priorities, coordinating work, providing feedback, and adapting to change

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the Produce and Floral team to deliver on the business plan and contribute to club success
  • Communicate department goals, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company
  • Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations
  • Maintain produce area standards for quality, inventory, production, sanitation, equipment, safety, and compliance
  • Manage seasonality in item volume, product knowledge, processes, and time prioritization
  • Collaborate with associates to provide resources, share knowledge, and train the team
  • Leverage digital tools to plan/drive sales, improve shopping experience, elevate associate engagement, and make immediate business decisions
  • Drive business results through operational excellence, profitability planning, neat/clean/safe work areas, adequate staffing, accurate audits/compliance, and merchandise production/display per layout plan
  • Model commitment to member service
  • Teach/train team for high effectiveness, 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 data, monitoring results, and addressing improvements
  • Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; guide application in business processes; implement action plans; assist with ethical/compliance issues
  • Lead/participate in teams by sharing resources/tools, determining needs/priorities, coordinating/executing assignments, providing feedback/support, ensuring timelines/quality, and modeling adaptation to change
  • Embrace differences, create inclusive culture of belonging, support associates, and attract talent (Respect the Individual)
  • Build team relationships, communicate positively to motivate/influence (Respect the Individual)
  • Strengthen team through development, mentoring, and recognizing contributions (Respect the Individual)
  • Maintain/promote highest standards of integrity, ethics, compliance, and model Walmart values

Skills

Team Supervision
Produce Expertise
Inventory Management
Sanitation Compliance
Digital Tools
Handheld Technology
Staff Training
Merchandise Display
Operational Excellence
Safety Standards

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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