Produce Lead

Pay range: $22.00/hr – $30.00/hr, based on skills and experience.

Position:
Produce Department Lead (Part‑time, Mid‑Senior level)

Location:

4326 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI , United States.
Primary responsibilities include supervising the Produce and Floral area to drive sales, support members, and manage hourly associates.

• Supervise the team in Produce and Floral areas to meet the business plan and club goals.
• Communicate departmental goals, company programs, and policies; advocate for members, associates, and the company.
• Maintain an in‑depth knowledge of floor and backroom operations—quality, inventory, sanitation, equipment, safety, and compliance.
• Manage seasonality, item volume, product knowledge, and time prioritization across the department.
• Collaborate with associates to provide resources, share knowledge, and train the team.
• Leverage digital tools to plan for and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and increase associate engagement.
• Make immediate business decisions using handheld technology related to production, training, and product quality; adopt new tools and encourage use.
• Ensure operational excellence: meet profitability targets, maintain a clean and safe work area, manage staffing, audit compliance, and display merchandise per layout plan.
• Teach and train associates; identify growth potential, provide development, and encourage career advancement.
• Source new talent internally and externally, communicating and implementing effective processes.
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethics; use the Open Door Policy and assist management with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with teams, share resources, and adapt to change; respect individuality, build trust, and strengthen the team.
• Act with integrity, humility, and transparency; make customer‑first decisions and balance short and long‑term priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement, embrace new technologies, and demonstrate curiosity and resilience.

• At least 6 months of experience working in a fresh‑production department or supervising a team.
• Successful completion of all required training and assessments within the prescribed time period.
• Age 18 years or older.

• Prior supervisory experience.
• Food Handler Certification (Food Safety).

• Health benefits:
  
  medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits:
  
  401(k), stock purchase plan, company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off: PTO, parental and family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, voting – benefits meet or exceed applicable laws.
• Additional benefits: short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• Live Better U: company‑paid education benefit for full‑time and part‑time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees.

Hourly wage: $22.00 to $30.00 plus performance‑based premia ranging from $0.35 to $3.00 per hour in applicable circumstances.

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. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.