Produce Lead

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This role is a full‑time position at Sam's Club in Dubuque, Iowa. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. Please discuss details with your recruiter.

$24.00/hr - $32.00/hr

As a Produce Department Lead you will drive sales and supervise a team of hourly associates to deliver members more of what they love, for less. You will model expertise in Produce and collaborate with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations.

• Be a Team Leader – supervise the team in the Produce and Floral area to deliver on the business plan and contribute to the overall success of the club.
• Communicate departmental goals, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for the member, associate, and company.
• Work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the club meets member expectations.
• Be an Expert – maintain in‑depth knowledge of floor and backroom operations; ensure the produce area meets company quality, inventory, sanitation, equipment, safety, and compliance standards.
• Manage seasonality in terms of item volume, product knowledge, processes, and prioritizing time between areas.
• Collaborate with associates to ensure the team has resources, share knowledge, and train the team.
• Be a Techie – leverage digital tools to plan for and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement.
• Utilize hand‑held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, product quality, and to adopt new tools and encourage others to use them.
• Be an Owner – drive business results, plan for profitability, maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area, and ensure adequate staffing, accurate audit and compliance, and model a commitment to member service.
• Be a Talent Ambassador – teach and train the team, identify potential, provide necessary skills, and encourage career growth. Source new talent internally and externally.
• Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other partners.
• Demonstrate and support compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity; assist management with correcting ethical and compliance issues.
• Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources, providing advice and support, and modeling how to adapt to change or new challenges.
• Respect the Individual – embrace differences, create a workplace where associates feel supported and connected, and attract the best talent.
• Act with Integrity – maintain the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; model the Walmart values and support our goal of becoming a regenerative company.
• Serve our Customers and Members – deliver results while putting the customer first and making decisions based on reliable information.
• Strive for Excellence – display curiosity, learn, take calculated risks, and drive continuous improvements with new technologies and skills.

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting; amounts depend on job classification and length of employment. For more information, see
• Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Live Better U – a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for a range of programs.

The hourly wage range for this position is $24.00 to $32.00. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation may be paid in the form of premiums ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour, based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed.

• 6 months experience working in a fresh production department or 6 months experience supervising a team.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully complete all job‑required training and assessments within a prescribed time period.

• Experience supervising a team.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

Primary location: 4400 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA , United States.

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Other – Retail