About The Position

The Lead Associate, Manufacturing, Packaging coordinates with other departments to support smooth operations and communication. The role demonstrates advanced understanding of production techniques and processes in an assigned area, ensures products meet company quality standards, and applies food safety practices. It manages inventory, follows recipes and preparation instructions, completes tasks efficiently, and maintains a clean and organized work area. The Lead Associate also provides guidance and support to other associates and maintains accurate production, inventory, and employee performance records. The position follows Walmart policies, procedures, standards of ethics and integrity, and applicable safety and compliance requirements. It collaborates with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; prioritizes assignments; communicates progress; and adapts to change and feedback. The role is expected to support Walmart's values of respecting individuals, acting with integrity, serving customers and members, and striving for excellence.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • At least 1 year of experience working with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and communication.
  • Maintain a safe and compliant work environment by following Walmart policies and procedures.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of production techniques and processes in an assigned area.
  • Ensure products meet quality standards and are produced in accordance with company standards.
  • Follow food safety practices and procedures.
  • Manage inventory, including receiving, stocking, and ordering materials as needed.
  • Follow recipes and preparation instructions to ensure products meet company quality standards.
  • Manage time effectively to complete tasks accurately and efficiently, prepare products for customer orders, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Lead by example and provide guidance and support to other associates as needed.
  • Maintain accurate production reports, inventory records, and employee performance records.
  • Implement action plans and comply with company policies, procedures, ethical standards, and the Open Door Policy.
  • Complete assignments by prioritizing work, meeting deadlines and expectations, collaborating with others, communicating progress, identifying improvement opportunities, and adapting to change and feedback.
  • Promote a culture of belonging, build trusting team relationships, communicate positively, and help develop and mentor others.
  • Model integrity, ethics, compliance, accountability, humility, honesty, fairness, and transparency.
  • Deliver results while putting customers and members first and considering how work affects team and stakeholder outcomes.
  • Support continuous improvement, learning, and the use of new technologies and skills.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus awards.
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401(k).
  • Stock purchase plan.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and holidays, subject to job classification and length of employment.
  • Parental leave.
  • Family care leave.
  • Bereavement leave.
  • Jury duty leave.
  • 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 for eligible associates.
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