(USA) Bakery Lead

Sam's Club is a leading membership-only warehouse club, offering high-quality products and exceptional services at competitive prices to millions of members across the United States. Operated as a subsidiary of Walmart Inc., Sam's Club is committed to providing its customers with a superior shopping experience, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence. With a reputation for innovation and a dedication to fostering a positive work environment, Sam's Club strives to empower its employees and deliver outstanding value to its members.

The Bakery Department Lead role at Sam's Club is a pivotal leadership position responsible for driving sales, managing the bakery team, and ensuring that members receive high-quality products and service. This full-time position offers an hourly wage range from $24.00 to $32.00, with potential additional compensation based on schedule, facility, or specific work factors. Alongside competitive pay, the role includes performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at promoting the well-being of employees.

As a Bakery Department Lead, you are expected to cultivate a collaborative and efficient team environment by supervising hourly associates, modeling product expertise, and maintaining compliance with company and regulatory standards. The role involves overseeing bakery operations both on the floor and in backroom processes, ensuring production meets quality, safety, sanitation, and inventory standards. With a key focus on member satisfaction, you will work closely with other team leaders to align bakery department goals with the broader club objectives, consistently delivering excellent service and merchandise presentation.

This role requires leveraging digital tools and handheld technology to make informed business decisions, optimize production, and elevate both member and associate experiences. You will also be a talent ambassador by training and mentoring the bakery team, identifying skill development needs, and promoting internal growth opportunities. Your leadership will be instrumental in advancing operational excellence through effective planning, staffing, and consistent application of company procedures, policies, and values.

Sam's Club emphasizes respect for individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and continuously striving for excellence. These core values guide your daily work, ensuring the creation of an inclusive workplace where employees feel supported and valued. You will be responsible for upholding these principles by fostering a culture where ethics, accountability, and transparency are paramount.

In addition to your leadership responsibilities, you will employ collaborative problem-solving and team-building techniques to drive department performance, support company-wide change initiatives, and maintain a safe work environment adhering to Walmart and Sam's Club standards. The role involves working at the Sam's Club location in Papillion, Nebraska, and contributes significantly to maintaining the quality and reputation of the bakery offerings.

Sam's Club supports its employees with an extensive benefits package that includes health, financial, and paid time off benefits, in addition to unique offerings like educational opportunities through the Live Better U program. This role is designed for individuals passionate about bakery production, team leadership, and delivering exceptional member experiences in a dynamic retail environment.