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Location : Name

Green Bay Support Office

Position Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Job Title: Training & Execution Specialist - Deli and Bakery

Reports To: Training & Execution Sr Specialist

The Training & Execution Specialist – Deli and Bakery, supports in-store success by driving consistent training and execution across deli, bakery, and other fresh departments. This role requires strong leadership, training, and communication skills to guide store teams in delivering excellence in production planning and related fresh programs, while ensuring standardized practices across all fresh solutions.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Coach and train store teams on execution, fresh production planning, forecasting, shrink management, and merchandising across all assigned fresh departments at Festival Foods locations.

+ Travel to stores to deliver training, model best practices, communicate clear expectations, and instill accountability with a continuous improvement mindset.

+ Collaborate with Sr. Department Directors and Sr. Specialists to recommend and implement new products, programs, and processes that improve CTO and overall department performance.

+ Lead store-level implementation of production-related solutions and future program enhancements.

+ Establish, communicate, and ensure execution of standards for guest service, product availability, and follow-up on guest feedback.

+ Assist with developing planograms and weekly promotional merchandising displays.

+ Partner with Sr. Department Director to align department performance and profitability with the annual operating plan.

+ Maintain strong knowledge of Festival Foods’ fresh programs, processes, and related business practices.

+ Collaborate with fresh departments to integrate standards and provide support for department- and store-specific needs.

+ Partner with cross-functional teams (Workplace Safety, Labor & Productivity, Food Protection, etc.) to align with company standards and best practices.

+ Support team success by assisting with production-related programs as needed.

+ Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

+ 5+ years of experience in an analytical leadership level role in the Grocery/Retail industry. Prefer candidates with a passion for training and fresh foods. Candidates must be results driven, demonstrate high levels of self-initiative, and have previous store operations and merchandising experience.

+ Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, analysis, resource allocation, leadership techniques, coordination of people and resources.

+ Proficient in Servant Leadership practices; experience successfully leading a department is preferred.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

+ Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills .

+ Ability to monitor and assess performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

+ Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities/projects concurrently.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, through all levels of the business.

+ Ability to embrace and lead change in a fast-paced environment.

+ Professional, positive, and energetic attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

+ The associate must possess the ability to sit or stand at a computer up to 25% of the time and able to travel to across the state of Wisconsin 75% of the time.

+ The position requires the associate to lift up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis (20% of time)

+ Working conditions consist of occasional exposure to extreme temperatures (20% of time)

WORK SCHEDULE

The Training & Execution Specialist is a full-time position based out of the Green Bay Store Support Office. The work schedule will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. This position will be directly responsible for the training of some stores and will have oversite of all stores.

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

+ Associate Discount:Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.

+ Weekly Pay & Premium Pay:Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.

+ Two-Week Advanced Scheduling:Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.

+ Vision & Dental Insurance:Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.

+ Support:Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.

+ Save for Your Future:Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.

At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates. Festival Foods believes that an inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities, as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

Address

1724 Lawrence Drive

City

De Pere

State

WI

Postal Code

54115

Location : NameGreen Bay Support Office

Location : Address1724 Lawrence Drive

Location : CityDe Pere

Location : State/ProvinceWI

Location : Postal Code54115

Requisition ID2025-50476