(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (Transportation)

Walmart•Greencastle, IN

4d•$65,500 - $98,000

About The Position

The Area Manager - Transportation Office leads and optimizes transportation services to support timely and safe delivery of goods. The role is part of Walmart Transportation, which moves products from suppliers to distribution centers, stores, and customers. The Area Manager drives operational efficiency, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across the logistics network. The role includes implementing the business plan for the area, managing staffing and workloads, analyzing productivity, maintaining compliance and documentation, addressing concerns, and supervising and developing associates and leaders. It also coordinates equipment availability for scheduled maintenance. The position is based at 1300 Southern Hwy, Greencastle, Indiana.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field, or one year of Walmart Logistics experience, or one year of transportation experience.
Exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with diverse groups.
Strong leadership abilities to manage, support, and develop team members.
Analytical skills to review and act on business reports and productivity measures.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Ability to resolve complex issues by consulting others and providing recommendations.
Ability to drive continuous improvement and adapt to new technologies and changes.
Background in transportation and logistics, including experience managing drivers and coordinating fleet operations.
Understanding of transportation scheduling and driver management to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office experience.
Experience supervising associates.
Walmart experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with individuals and groups, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
Implement the area business plan by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to meet production, quality, and safety goals.
Prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
Ensure associates are trained in logistics and company policies, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
Address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers by consulting others and making recommendations.
Supervise and develop associates and leaders; participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.
Coordinate with service shops and local offices to ensure equipment is available for scheduled maintenance.

Benefits

Incentive awards and performance-based bonuses.
401(k) match.
Stock purchase plan and stock for certain positions.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
Paid time off, including sick leave, holidays, and other purposes; PTO and/or PPTO amounts depend on job classification and length of employment.
Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Company-paid life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Company discounts.
Military Leave Pay.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
Live Better U education benefit, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.