(USA) Area Manager - Floor (grocery)
About The Position
The Area Manager is responsible for implementing the business plan for an area of responsibility by communicating goals, managing staffing and schedules, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to achieve facility goals for production, quality, and safety. The role monitors productivity through business reports and maintains quality and safety standards by training associates, monitoring compliance with company policies and procedures, and maintaining supporting documentation. The Area Manager identifies and resolves associate, customer, and supplier concerns; supervises and develops associates and leaders through assigning work, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and supporting hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation. The role is expected to uphold Walmart’s values by building inclusive, high-performing teams; acting with integrity; serving customers and members; and striving for continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field and 1 year of supervisory experience; or bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field; or 1 year of Walmart Logistics Management experience; or 2 years of Walmart Logistics experience; or 2 years of supervisory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Office experience.
- Experience supervising associates.
- Experience with Walmart Logistics Systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics.
Responsibilities
- Communicate verbally and in writing with individuals and groups, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
- Implement the business plan for the area by communicating goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to meet facility goals.
- Monitor and manage productivity by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing business reports.
- Maintain quality and safety standards by training associates on Logistics and company policies, standards, 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 action.
- Supervise and develop associates and leaders by assigning duties, coordinating workloads, monitoring performance, providing feedback, teaching, and supporting development.
- Participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation of associates and leaders.
- Build high-performing teams, foster belonging, and develop and recognize talent.
- Model integrity, ethics, and compliance; hold self and others accountable; and support Walmart’s stated goal of becoming a regenerative company.
- Put customers and members first, apply the EDLP and EDLC business models, and make decisions using data, insights, and analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement, encourage learning from mistakes, and support the adoption of new technologies and skills.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave.
- 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 education benefit, with tuition, books, and fees paid by Walmart for eligible programs.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Stock compensation may apply to certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
