(USA) Produce Lead at Walmart

Durham, North Carolina, 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 with digital tools and handheld technology for sales planning, business decisions, production, training, and product quality
  • Skills in supervising and leading a team of hourly associates
  • Experience in collaborating with other team leaders and business partners
  • Ability to teach, train, and develop team members, identify talent, and source new talent internally and externally
  • Commitment to operational excellence, profitability, member service, ethics, integrity, and compliance with company policies

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the team in Produce and Floral to deliver on the business plan and contribute to club success; communicate goals, execute programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company
  • Work collaboratively 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 and ensure team has resources
  • Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement; use handheld tech for immediate decisions and adopt new tools
  • Drive business results, ensure operational excellence, plan for profitability, maintain neat/clean/safe work area, staffing levels, audits, compliance, and merchandise layout
  • Teach and train the team for effectiveness, develop skills for high-quality products, encourage career growth, and source talent
  • Develop, communicate, and implement processes by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and partners; analyze information, monitor progress, and address improvements
  • Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; implement action plans and assist with corrections using Open Door Policy
  • Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources, determining needs/priorities, coordinating assignments, providing feedback, ensuring timelines/quality, and adapting to change

Skills

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

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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