(USA) Area Manager - Service Shop (Transportation)

Walmart•Spring Valley, IL

6d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Area Manager – Transportation Service Shop, you will lead a team of technicians in a fast‑paced, 24/7 service shop environment while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. This role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on Walmart’s supply chain performance and customer experience. As a key member of Walmart Transportation, you will be part of a team that plays a critical role in keeping our supply chain running safely and efficiently. Our Transportation Service Shops provide preventative maintenance and repair services for Walmart’s private fleet of tractors, trailers, and equipment, enabling timely and dependable delivery of essential goods to our customers. This role is instrumental in supporting fleet reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across our network.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable
Working knowledge of service shop operations, maintenance processes, and safety standards
Experience managing staffing, workloads, and productivity in a fast‑paced environment
Financial and analytical skills to manage budgets and interpret business reports
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Effective communication skills to engage associates and cross‑functional partners
Energy and adaptability to operate at enterprise scale
Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Refurb/Service Shop or Walmart Logistics management experience OR 3 years service shop technician experience OR Industrial technical certification (e.g., ASE, Air Conditioning, DOT Brake, DOT Preventative maintenance) and 1 year supervisory experience in heavy duty truck and trailer maintenance

Nice To Haves

General Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Bachelors: Business
Bachelors: Logistics
ASE Certification - Certification
DOT Transportation Certification - Certification

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in daily service shop operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance
Implement the business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning work, and coordinating workloads to meet performance targets
Lead preventative maintenance programs for tractors, trailers, and shop equipment to ensure fleet readiness
Prepare, review, and analyze operational and financial reports to monitor productivity and manage expenses
Monitor performance metrics, identify loss or inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions
Ensure associates are trained on maintenance procedures, safety standards, and company policies
Supervise, develop, and engage associates through hiring, coaching, performance feedback, and career development
Promote open, two‑way communication and address associate concerns by partnering with leaders and support teams
Act as a safety champion, reinforcing Walmart’s zero‑loss mindset and leading by example

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Incentive awards for performance
401(k) match
Stock purchase plan
Paid maternity and parental leave
Paid time off
Multiple health plans
Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Voting leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption expense reimbursement
Surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart for Live Better U programs