(USA) Area Manager - Traffic (Fashion, Grocery, Import, Regional)

Walmart•Groveport, OH

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Manager - Traffic is responsible for implementing the business plan for the assigned area by communicating goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to achieve facility goals. The role monitors productivity and business reports and maintains quality and safety standards by ensuring associates are trained and comply with Logistics and company policies, standards, and procedures. The manager identifies and helps resolve associate, customer, and supplier concerns; supervises and develops associates and leaders through work assignment, performance monitoring, feedback, training, coaching, and participation in hiring and evaluations. The role also demonstrates Walmart leadership expectations: respecting individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence through collaboration, accountability, data-informed decisions, continuous improvement, and support for new technologies and change. This position is based at the Walmart facility at 6198 Green Pointe Dr. South, Groveport, Ohio. Walmart states that it maintains a drug-free workplace and prohibits the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.

Requirements

One of the following minimum qualification pathways: an associate degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field and one year of supervisory experience; a bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field; one year of Walmart Logistics Management experience; two years of Walmart Logistics experience; or two years of supervisory experience.
Attend and successfully complete all job-required training and assessments.

Nice To Haves

Carrier Master Technician experience.
Experience coordinating schedules.
Customer service experience.
Information technology experience.
Logistics experience.
Microsoft Office experience.
Experience supervising associates.
Transportation experience.
Experience with Walmart Logistics Systems.
Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics.

Responsibilities

Communicate with individuals and groups verbally and in writing, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
Implement the area business plan by communicating goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to achieve facility goals.
Monitor and manage productivity by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing business reports.
Maintain quality and safety standards by ensuring associates are trained on Logistics and company policies and procedures, monitoring compliance, and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation.
Identify associate, customer, and supplier concerns; consult with others as needed; and determine or recommend corrective actions.
Supervise and develop associates and leaders by assigning duties, coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, providing feedback, teaching and supporting employees, identifying development needs, and participating in hiring, promotion, coaching, and evaluation.
Build high-performing teams, foster belonging, collaborate, develop and retain talent, and recognize associates' contributions.
Model integrity, ethics, compliance, accountability, and Walmart values.
Make customer-focused, data-informed decisions that balance short- and long-term priorities and consider relevant stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement, encourage learning, and support the adoption of new technologies and skills.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off and/or PPTO, parental leave, 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.
Live Better U company-paid education benefit, including eligible tuition, books, and fees.
Annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Regional Pay Zone compensation for certain positions, based on location.