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Produce Primetime Assistant Department Leader

Salem, OR

Company Name: Fred Meyer
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Provide leadership support and direction, during primetime hours (3p-7p M-F; 11a-7p Sat/Sun) to drive sales and enhance the customer experience. Partner with the store leader and department leader to develop a high-performance culture where associates are aligned to the business strategy and receive the knowledge and training needed to deliver a consistently great experience for Every Customer, Every Time. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Essential Job Functions

  • Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude; communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
  • Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
  • Ensure orders are put up in a timely manner, working backstock, rotating product and replenishing throughout the day
  • Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process
  • Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products
  • Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items
  • Ensure merchandising standards are being followed; review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
  • Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
  • Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department
  • Ensure in-stock behaviors are being executed daily
  • Implement the period promotional plan for the department
  • Ensure hourly conditioning is taking place so products are kept fresh and displays are clean
  • Make certain that backroom and prep areas are clean and 5s practices are being executed
  • Ensure a good close is being executed in order to achieve morning readiness
  • Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
  • Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
  • Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents
  • Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
  • Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guideline
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
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    Minimum Position Qualifications
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
  • Ability to handle stressful situations


  • Desired Previous Experience/Education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Any management experience
  • Any produce or retail experience
  • Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)


  • Education Level: None
    Required Certifications/Licenses: None
    Position Type: Full-Time
    Shift(s): Day; Evening; Overnight
    Regions: West

    States: Oregon
    Keywords:

    Jobs at Fred Meyer: Based in Portland, Oregon with over 130 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Alaska, Fred Meyer offers one-stop shopping with store employment opportunities in apparel, home, food, pharmacy and home electronics as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise and product development, store operations, customer communications, public affairs, food and pharmacy. We are always searching for individuals who share our passion for service, leadership, honesty and diversity. Whether you like working with people, numbers or ideas, you can find a home at Fred Meyer. And with stores and offices across the Pacific Northwest, we have opportunities for talented individuals if you prefer to be closer to the mountains, ocean, or city.

    Company Overview: Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. At The Kroger Co., we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

    Posting Notes: OR || Salem || 3740 Market St Ne || 97301 || Fred Meyer || [[mfield2]] || Customer Service; Store Operations || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || None

    Client-provided location(s): Salem, OR, USA
    Job ID: kroger-2074422
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • Pension
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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