Supervisor and Team Lead Jobs in Portage, MI

A Supervisor and Team Lead in the retail industry are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store and ensuring that all activities run smoothly and efficiently. They manage a team of retail workers and coordinate schedules, tasks, and responsibilities to ensure productivity and sales goals are met. They are responsible for training new employees, addressing customer issues, and maintaining inventory levels. Additionally, they work closely with the store manager to develop strategies to improve customer satisfaction and business performance. They may also be involved in budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing sales and revenue trends.

A successful Supervisor and Team Lead should possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. They must be able to motivate their team, handle conflicts, and make critical decisions under pressure. They should have excellent customer service skills and a deep understanding of retail operations and industry trends. While formal education may vary, many employers value previous work experience in a related role and a certification in retail management or a related field. Typical roles that a person may hold before becoming a Supervisor and Team Lead include Sales Associate, Customer Service Representative, and Assistant Store Manager.

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Lead Cashier

  • Ulta Beauty
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 1 day ago

This position is responsible for driving loyalty results, including credit, through a focus on performance (sales, guest experience, and loyalty), people (guest service, and associate training and development...

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Stocking Team Supervisor

  • Walmart
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Hourly Wage: $20 - $33 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

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Online Order Filling Team Supervisor

  • Wal-Mart
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Online Order Filling associates have one focus: to fill and dispense online orders. They locate, prepare, and package merchandise, ensuring the accuracy of orders prior to pick up. They make...

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Store Supervisor

  • Walmart
  • Springfield, MI (17 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, MI (17 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago

teams effectively by teaching training and actively listening to associates touring stores and providing feedback TourtoTeach communicating and collaborating with all levels of associates regarding store...

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Entertainment Team Supervisor

  • Wal-Mart
  • Oshtemo, MI (7 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oshtemo, MI (7 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Entertainment associates greet customers on the salesfloor and offer them assistance. They are tech savvy and recommend merchandise based on customers' wants and needs. They move incoming...

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Retail Sales Supervisor

  • Bob's Discount Furniture
  • Portage, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 5 days ago

As champions of the "Bob's Way," our Retail Sales Supervisors lead motivated, driven, commission sales teams in a low-pressure, honest, gimmick-free, and enjoyable shopping environment....

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Food/Consumables Team Supervisor

  • Wal-Mart
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Food and Consumable associates are focused on two things: taking care of customers and creative merchandising. They move incoming merchandise out to the salesfloor and create seasonal display...

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Deli/Bakery Team Supervisor

  • Wal-Mart
  • Oshtemo, MI (7 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oshtemo, MI (7 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 8 days ago

The main priority of Deli / Bakery associates is to prepare quality products for customers. They engage with customers at the service counter and move incoming merchandise out to the salesfloor....

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Meat Manager

  • Fresh Thyme Farmers Markets
  • Portage, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 13 days ago

Fresh Thyme Farmers Markets Title: Meat Manager Date: 05/18/2026 Job ID: R000657102 Relocation: No Degree: No Degree Salary: Job Types: Assistant Department Manager Employment Type: FULL TIME...

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Sales Floor Supervisor - Crossroads Mall

  • JC Penney
  • Portage, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 14 days ago

Responsible for the Specialty associate training and care/protection plans....

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Apparel Team Supervisor

  • Wal-Mart
  • Three Rivers, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Three Rivers, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 16 days ago

Apparel associates greet customers on the salesfloor, offer them assistance and recommend merchandise based on the customer's wants and needs. After moving incoming merchandise out to the...

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Papa Johns Pizza Shift Leader

  • Papa John's
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Summary Supervise shifts and/or work areas in the operation of a Papa John's restaurant to ensure high quality products and customer service are delivered to ensure restaurant profitability. Other...

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Online Order Filling Team Associate

  • Wal-Mart
  • Three Rivers, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Three Rivers, MI (15 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Online Order Filling associates have one focus: to fill and dispense online orders. They locate, prepare, and package merchandise, ensuring the accuracy of orders prior to pick up. They make...

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Meat/Produce Team Supervisor

  • Walmart
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Paw Paw, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Hourly Wage: $20 - $33 per/hour The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly...

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Head Cashier

  • Blain's Farm & Fleet
  • Portage, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 60+ days ago

Company & Benefits Information At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive...

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Demographic Data for Portage, MI

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Salary for Supervisor and Team Lead Jobs in Portage, MI

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Highest Education Level

Supervisor and Team Leads in Portage, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.9%
High School or GED
29.3%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.9%
Master's Degree
8.1%
Some College
3.9%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Supervisor and Team Leads in Portage, MI
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%


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