Sanitation Manager

Walmart • Wellford, SC

6d • $65,500 - $98,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Manager oversees sanitation work and associates while supporting supply chain processes and merchandise flow through the distribution network and fulfillment centers. The role analyzes information from stakeholders, investigates the root causes of shipping, receiving, inventory, and returns exceptions, and recommends corrective actions and process improvements. It also involves cleaning warehouse ceilings, racks, and walls in all warehouse chambers, including freezers.

The manager supervises, hires, trains, mentors, assigns, and evaluates associates; provides recognition and development opportunities; sets objectives and timelines; manages workload and resources; and holds team members accountable for completing work accurately and on time. The role coordinates with business partners and key stakeholders, supports operational plans, and advises teams on best practices and process changes.

The position identifies opportunities to improve service levels, efficiency, and cost; supports lean and end-to-end costing practices; and uses data, customer and member feedback, policies, and procedures to make decisions. It supports company policies, ethics, and values, promotes a workplace of belonging, and helps associates deliver results for customers and members.

Requirements

• Two years of supervisory experience, or two years of experience in warehouse or manufacturing plant sanitation.
• Two years of experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in food safety audits.
• Project management experience.
• Retail logistics operations experience.
• Sanitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain processes and merchandise flow through the distribution network and fulfillment centers by resolving and escalating daily issues.
• Analyze data from stakeholders to improve network efficiency and support supplier compliance processes.
• Research root causes of shipping, receiving, inventory, and returns exceptions and recommend corrective actions.
• Clean warehouse ceilings, racks, and walls in all chambers, including freezers.
• Conduct performance reviews and supervise, hire, train, mentor, assign duties to, and recognize sanitation associates.
• Support plans and initiatives that meet customer and business needs; set goals, track progress, and address improvement opportunities.
• Act as a liaison for field operations, provide guidance on execution, and advise teams on best practices.
• Collaborate with business partners and stakeholders to identify resources and improve efficiency.
• Manage continuous-improvement efforts, recommend new ways of working, and prioritize sanitation objectives.
• Ensure flow plans are achievable; simplify solutions, correct errors, and maintain feedback loops.
• Identify service-level improvement opportunities, process waste, cost reductions, and efficiency improvements; review their impact on internal processes.
• Coordinate planning with organizational initiatives, adjust work plans, set timelines, and manage team-member time and resources.
• Apply policies and procedures and use facts, expertise, data, and evidence to set priorities, make decisions, and solve problems.
• Review customer- and member-focused data, adjust performance, and support associates in exceeding customer and member expectations.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and oversee job-related activities and assignments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support company values, ethics, and the Open Door Policy.
• Promote a respectful, collaborative, inclusive workplace; develop and recognize talent; and support continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k).
• Stock purchase plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave.
• Parental leave and family care leave.
• Bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Company discounts.
• Military Leave Pay.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
• PTO and/or PPTO that may be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• Walmart-paid education program covering tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates.
• Performance-based bonus awards; annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
• Stock may be included as additional compensation for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed