(USA) Senior Manager I, Quality - Supply Chain

Walmart•Thomasville, GA

1d•$104,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees multiple distribution centers within a region to ensure quality freshness and food safety of grocery products by implementing and monitoring quality control policies and procedures teaching quality inspection practices to provide consistency of execution calibrating inspection methodology with authorities and communicating acceptance and rejection performance to suppliersEnsures compliance with quality specifications for example cutting styling packaging and labeling by inspecting execution of Walmart quality standards reviewing supplier performance on quality standards in real time on the production line stopping a production line if needed to resolve quality issues inspecting key areas of the facility guiding the utilization and communication of inspection data and confirming that suppliers take corrective actions as neededManages cold chain compliance of storage areas and shipping process to maintain quality throughout the supply chain by reviewing prevention activities and issue resolution that connect with supplier quality functions across facility campus working with suppliers and external manufacturers to ensure compliance analyzing data to determine process gaps developing process improvements and collaborating with suppliers and external manufacturers to implement these improvements tracking and monitoring the impact of process changes proactively anticipating risk and addressing preventative action across facility campus and completing facility audits and proactively addressing risk areasLeads meat quality assurance program development and optimization by researching and benchmarking industry standards processes and programs developing and implementing the meat quality assurance processes and programs developing and utilizing reports to monitor and maintain accurate recording of meat inspection data analyzing data to determine trends concerns and process gaps overseeing collaboration with supplier partner to implement solutions tracking and monitoring the impact of solutions and providing feedback and recommendations to senior leadership and crossfunctional team within Walmart and the supplier organization Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a teambased work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and costeffectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events Respect the Individual: Builds highperforming teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and performx000B Respect the Individual: Works collaboratively builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influencex000B Respect the Individual: Attracts and retains the best talent empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around useg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent Serve Our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first considers and adapts to how where and when customers shop and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans Serve Our Customers and Members Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis balances short and longterm priorities and considers our customers fellow associates shareholders suppliers business partners and communities when making plans Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Food Science, or related field and 3 years' experience in agricultural quality control, agronomy, food retail management, or related area OR 5 years' experience in agricultural quality control, agronomy, food retail management, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Developing and maintaining critical external relationships
Negotiating Skills

Responsibilities

Oversees multiple distribution centers within a region to ensure quality freshness and food safety of grocery products by implementing and monitoring quality control policies and procedures teaching quality inspection practices to provide consistency of execution calibrating inspection methodology with authorities and communicating acceptance and rejection performance to suppliers
Ensures compliance with quality specifications for example cutting styling packaging and labeling by inspecting execution of Walmart quality standards reviewing supplier performance on quality standards in real time on the production line stopping a production line if needed to resolve quality issues inspecting key areas of the facility guiding the utilization and communication of inspection data and confirming that suppliers take corrective actions as needed
Manages cold chain compliance of storage areas and shipping process to maintain quality throughout the supply chain by reviewing prevention activities and issue resolution that connect with supplier quality functions across facility campus working with suppliers and external manufacturers to ensure compliance analyzing data to determine process gaps developing process improvements and collaborating with suppliers and external manufacturers to implement these improvements tracking and monitoring the impact of process changes proactively anticipating risk and addressing preventative action across facility campus and completing facility audits and proactively addressing risk areas
Leads meat quality assurance program development and optimization by researching and benchmarking industry standards processes and programs developing and implementing the meat quality assurance processes and programs developing and utilizing reports to monitor and maintain accurate recording of meat inspection data analyzing data to determine trends concerns and process gaps overseeing collaboration with supplier partner to implement solutions tracking and monitoring the impact of solutions and providing feedback and recommendations to senior leadership and crossfunctional team within Walmart and the supplier organization
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a teambased work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace
Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy
Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and costeffectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events

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 $104,000.00 - $156,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) - Stock