Team Leader, Fresh Areas

Today, with our current team members, we have the strength to help you grow in any career direction you want, whether in our stores, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities or our Midwest corporate offices. It’s your future, maybe it starts with Meijer. Please review the job profile below and apply today! The Team Leader plans direct and supervises team members in the day-to-day operations within the fresh areas of the store. This could include Bakery, Deli, Meat/Seafood, and Produce. Serves as the mentor and coach for all team members. Implements strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales while ensuring customer needs are met and service is quick and efficient. Maintains store appearance with a focus on prime shopping hours, product presentation, and company standards. .What You’ll be Doing: Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.Responsible for staffing, selection and hiring to achieve staffing needs.Promotes succession planning by providing career paths, identifying development needs for the team members, and being involved with and accountable for promotion decisions.Documents and applies disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge.Responsible for P&L, achieving sales and maintaining shrink for the department.Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.Mentors and coaches the team members to ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded and the area is maintained to Meijer standards.Ensures the team is thoroughly trained in all aspects of their jobs and have completed all required training.Spends majority of time within the store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service is being delivered.Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.Promotes a safe work environment.Reliable and consistent attendance required.Performs other duties as assigned.What You Bring with You (Qualifications): High school diploma or its equivalent requiredTwo years of related retail or restaurant/food service experienceOne year of leadership experience preferredDemonstrated ability to communicate to team members in the organization in a way that provides clear and precise direction. Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and by addressing root cause issues.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all timesDemonstrated ability to mentor team members in all areas of the organization Meijer Rewards:Competitive WagesFlexible SchedulesRapid Leadership Growth/Development Training OpportunitiesMedical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Plan CoverageMeijer 401 (k) Retirement PlanPaid Days Off & Holiday PayTeam Member DiscountMeijer Scholarship Opportunities for Team Members and their immediate families