Area Manager - Systems (Grocery)

Walmart•Auburn, IN

3d•$65,500 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager - Systems oversees systems operations in the area of responsibility, ensuring associates understand and follow applicable procedures, company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements. The role supervises and develops associates and leaders, manages workloads and productivity, and implements business plans to meet facility goals for production, quality, and safety. The Area Manager communicates with individuals and groups, monitors business reports and performance, identifies concerns raised by associates, customers, or suppliers, and takes or recommends corrective action. The role also addresses customer compliance and operational issues related to systems operations, supports safe equipment use and emergency procedures, and works to prevent recurring issues. The position calls for leadership aligned with Walmart’s values: building inclusive, high-performing teams; acting with integrity and accountability; serving customers and members; and encouraging learning, resilience, and continuous improvement. The position is based at 1729 State Road 8, Auburn, Indiana.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field, or an associate's degree in a related field, plus 1 year of experience supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing employees; managing workload; and participating in hiring and promotion.
Alternatively, 1 year of experience as a Walmart Logistics supervisor or manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in hiring and promotion.
Alternatively, 3 years of experience supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing employees; managing workload; and participating in hiring and promotion.
Alternatively, 3 years of experience in an Information Systems environment maintaining and troubleshooting computer systems, such as networks, computer hardware, and software.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in a related field and 1 year of experience as a supervisor or manager in an information systems environment, including supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing employees, managing workload, and participating in hiring and promotion.
Experience as a supervisor or manager in an information systems environment maintaining and troubleshooting computer systems, including supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing employees, managing workload, and participating in hiring and promotion.
Experience working with Walmart Logistics applications, such as Global Logistics Systems (GLS), Trailer Manifest System (TMS), Global Distribution Systems (GDS), or IBM CICS (Host).

Responsibilities

Communicate verbally and in writing with individuals and groups, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
Maintain quality and safety standards by training associates, monitoring compliance with policies and procedures, and maintaining supporting documentation.
Supervise and develop associates and leaders by assigning duties, coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, providing feedback, identifying development needs, and participating in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.
Monitor and manage productivity, including preparing, reviewing, and analyzing business reports.
Identify associate, customer, and supplier concerns and determine or recommend corrective action.
Implement the business plan by communicating goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to achieve facility goals.
Demonstrate and communicate working knowledge of systems procedures to support high-quality systems operations.
Ensure associates follow company policies, standards, and procedures related to systems operations.
Help associates follow procedures for systems operations, accidents and emergencies, and maintaining equipment in safe working order.
Identify and respond appropriately to customer compliance and operational issues related to systems operations, taking steps to prevent recurrence.
Build collaborative, trusting relationships and motivate and influence others through effective communication.
Attract, develop, empower, and retain talent and recognize associates' contributions.
Model integrity, ethics, compliance, accountability, and Walmart values; support the company's stated goal of becoming a regenerative company.
Make data-informed decisions that balance short- and long-term priorities and consider customers, associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities.
Drive continuous improvement, encourage learning from mistakes, and support adoption of new technologies and skills.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k).
Stock purchase plan and possible stock compensation for certain positions.
Company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off, including sick leave, and/or PPTO.
Parental leave and family care leave.
Bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Walmart-paid Live Better U education program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.
Performance-based bonus awards and annual or quarterly performance bonuses.