(USA) General Manager (grocery - Full & Mdc)

Walmart•Temple, TX

4d•$180,000 - $270,000

About The Position

This role provides operational leadership within Walmart’s Grocery Distribution Center (GDC) network, supporting high volume, fast moving perishable and ambient food operations. The position ensures consistent execution of safety, quality, and productivity standards while maintaining food safety compliance, delivering exceptional service to stores, and enabling efficient end to end grocery supply chain flow.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 3 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide OR 2 years experience as a Walmart Logistics Assistant General Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 5 years experience in a senior management role as an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide

Nice To Haves

Apparel Product Development
Business Operations
Compliance
Facilities Planning
Financial Modeling and Analysis
Logistics
Modeling/Forecasting
Preparing and executing budgets
Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability
Recruiting
Supervising Associates
Talent Development
Walmart Logistics Manager
Warehouse Management Systems
Bachelors: Business
Bachelors: Finance
Bachelors: Logistics
Bachelors: Management
Bachelors: Operations Management
Bachelors: Video Production

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with associates, suppliers, customers, and leadership through clear verbal and written channels.
Ensure cross functional alignment across Inbound, Outbound, Quality, Food Safety, Transportation, and Maintenance teams.
Lead, develop, and oversee the facility’s business plan to meet GDC-specific operational goals, including: o Case and pallet throughput o Fresh/ambient product quality o Temperature compliance o Food-safety and sanitation standards o Safety and injury reduction
Drive strategic improvements for complex grocery operations (perishable flow, shrink reduction, temperature controlled handling, slotting, and replenishment).
Review and approve forecasted staffing plans to ensure adequate labor levels for volume demands, seasonal fluctuations, and performance expectations.
Support staffing model accuracy for multi temperature zones (fresh, frozen, and ambient).
Manage financial performance for the facility including: o Monitoring expenses vs. budget o Optimizing labor and asset utilization o Controlling shrink within perishable categories o Reviewing and analyzing operational business reports
Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost per case and enhance GDC throughput.
Ensure facility-wide compliance with all Logistics, Walmart, and food-safety requirements, including temperature control, sanitation, HACCP, and product integrity.
Develop and maintain SOPs, procedures, and documentation that support compliance with: o OSHA o USDA/food handling regulations o Walmart quality and safety standards
Investigate associate, customer, and supplier concerns; make fact based decisions or escalate as needed.
Serve as a facility representative for local community outreach, charitable activities, and company-sponsored events.
Strengthen partnerships with stores, transportation partners, and network leadership across the grocery supply chain.
Lead and empower the facility’s leadership team by: o Communicating goals and expectations clearly o Monitoring performance and providing coaching & feedback o Identifying training, upskilling, and development needs o Supporting recruitment, hiring, promotion, and performance management
Build a strong leadership bench capable of supporting high-volume grocery distribution operations.
Build high performing teams and create a culture where associates across all backgrounds feel seen, supported, and valued.
Foster belonging and collaboration; communicate with energy and positivity.
Attract, retain, and develop top talent while recognizing contributions and accomplishments.
Model the highest standards of ethics and compliance in all situations.
Hold yourself and others accountable to Walmart’s values and guidelines.
Demonstrate humility, fairness, transparency, and commitment to Walmart’s regenerative goals, including waste reduction and community impact.
Deliver results with a customer first mindset, ensuring stable grocery supply to stores and members.
Make data driven decisions, balancing short and long term business priorities.
Apply EDLP/EDLC principles in all operational and financial planning.
Encourage curiosity, innovation, and resilience.
Support continuous improvement, adoption of new technologies, and optimization of GDC processes.
Promote a learning culture that embraces mistakes as opportunities to improve.

Benefits

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment.
It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $180,000.00 - $270,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) - Stock