(USA) Operations Manager

Walmart•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager initiates, directs, and participates in community outreach programs by encouraging and supporting associates and managers in serving as good members of the community. They establish and maintain relationships with key individuals or groups in the community, represent the company to various external organizations, and champion company-sponsored programs, events, and sustainability efforts to associates, customers, and the local community. This role ensures compliance with company policies and procedures by holding hourly associates accountable, analyzing and interpreting reports, implementing and monitoring asset protection and safety controls, maintaining quality assurance standards, overseeing safety and operational reviews, developing and implementing action plans to correct deficiencies, and providing direction and guidance on executing company programs and strategic initiatives. The Operations Manager provides supervision and development opportunities for hourly associates in assigned areas by hiring, training, mentoring, and actively listening to associates, assigning duties, evaluating performance, providing recognition, setting clear expectations, communicating expectations consistently and effectively, promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace, and providing tour-to-teach feedback to ensure business goals are achieved. They assist the store manager in driving the financial performance of the facility by ensuring sales and profit goals are achieved, reviewing and evaluating Profit Loss statements, assisting the management team in controlling expenses, developing and implementing plans to correct deficiencies in financial performance, and participating in analyzing economic trends and community needs for budget forecasting. The Operations Manager also coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs, identifying and communicating goals and objectives, building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. They ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support the company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices. The Operations Manager also works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, and communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence. They attract and retain the best talent, empower and develop talent, and recognize others' contributions and accomplishments. They maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, model the Walmart values, and support Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world. They act in a selfless manner and are consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent. They deliver results while putting the customer first, consider and adapt to how, where, and when customers shop, and apply the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans. They make decisions based on data insights and analysis, balance short and long-term priorities, and consider customers, associates, shareholders, business partners, and communities when making plans. They display curiosity and a desire to learn, take calculated risks, demonstrate courage and resilience, and encourage learning from mistakes. They drive continuous improvements, adopt and encourage the use of new technologies and skills, and support others through change.

Requirements

2 years of college; OR 1 year's retail experience and 1 year's supervisory experience; OR 2 years' general work experience and 1 year's supervisory experience.
Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Leadership through Live Better U and Bellevue University
General work experience supervising 5 or more direct reports to include the responsibility of performance management, mentoring, hiring, and firing

Responsibilities

Initiates, directs, and participates in community outreach programs.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for hourly associates.
Assists store manager in driving the financial performance of the Facility.
Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, and communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Attracts and retains the best talent, empowers and develops talent, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
Delivers results while putting the customer first.
Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis.
Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience, and encourages learning from mistakes.
Drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Vision coverage
Dental coverage
401(k)
Stock purchase
Company-paid life insurance
PTO (including sick leave)
Parental leave
Family care leave
Bereavement
Jury duty
Voting
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Company discounts
Military Leave Pay
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U education benefit program (for full-time and part-time associates)
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart for Live Better U programs