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. The 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. This position provides supervision and development opportunities for hourly associates in assigned areas by hiring, training, mentoring, and actively listening to associates, assigning duties, evaluating performance, and providing recognition. They set clear expectations, communicate them consistently and effectively, promote a belonging mindset in the workplace, and provide tour-to-teach feedback to ensure business goals are achieved. The Operations Manager also assists the store manager in driving the financial performance of the facility by ensuring sales and profit goals are achieved, reviewing and evaluating P&L 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. They coordinate, complete, and oversee 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. The role also ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports 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 is expected to respect the individual by building high-performing teams, embracing differences, creating a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected, and creating opportunities for all associates to thrive. They work collaboratively, build strong and trusting relationships, and communicate 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 act with integrity by maintaining and promoting the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, modeling Walmart values, and supporting 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 serve customers and members by delivering results while putting the customer first, considering and adapting to how, where, and when customers shop, and applying 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 all stakeholders when making plans. They strive for excellence by displaying curiosity and a desire to learn, taking calculated risks, demonstrating courage and resilience, and encouraging learning from mistakes. They drive continuous improvements, adopt and encourage the use of new technologies and skills, and support others through change.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree