Tire & Battery Center Team Leader – New Club Opening Lathrop, CA!
About The Position
As a Tire and Battery Center Services Lead, you will drive member service in your area and supervise your team of hourly associates to deliver safe and efficient services. You will model expertise in Tire and Battery Center and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets the member’s expectations. This role is for a brand-new Sam’s Club opening in Lathrop, California, and requires a member-obsessed, hands-on leader ready to help build something from the ground up. As a Tire & Battery Center Team Leader, you’ll lead the daily operations of our Tire & Battery Center, supervising a team of hourly associates to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality automotive services. You’ll be a trusted expert, a people developer, and a business owner—working closely with other club leaders to ensure the entire club exceeds member expectations. This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment, with the unique opportunity to help launch and shape a new location from day one.
Requirements
- 6 months supervisory experience or 6 months experience in automotive industry.
- Successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience
- Tire Industry Certification - Certificate
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a team of Tire & Battery Center associates to execute the business plan and deliver exceptional member service.
- Set clear goals, expectations, and service standards.
- Advocate for the member, the associate, and the company—every day.
- Partner with cross-functional team leaders to deliver a seamless total-club experience.
- Maintain deep knowledge of tire and battery service standards, safety and compliance protocols, equipment operation, TPMS, tire recalls, product specifications, and seasonal trends.
- Train and upskill your team to ensure consistent, high-quality service.
- Stay current on new products, technologies, and tools—leveraging learning resources and training opportunities to drive continuous improvement.
- Use digital tools and handheld technology to drive sales, improve service, and enhance associate engagement.
- Make real-time business decisions using safety alerts, product applications, and training resources.
- Champion adoption of new tools and encourage innovation within your team.
- Drive business results while maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment.
- Proactively plan and order equipment, tools, and supplies while managing expenses.
- Track inventory, returns, and special orders with accuracy.
- Support staffing, scheduling, register operations, and hands-on service when needed.
- Ensure all audits, safety standards, and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
- Train, coach, and develop associates through hands-on leadership and timely completion of training and eLearnings.
- Identify potential in others and help build the skills needed to deliver exceptional service.
- Encourage career growth and help source talent—both internally and externally—to strengthen the team.
- Collaborating with managers, associates, members, and business partners to meet evolving business needs.
- Using data and multiple sources of information to identify risks, track results, and drive improvement.
- Modeling and reinforcing company policies, ethics, and integrity—including the Open Door Policy.
- Leading through change with clarity, confidence, and positivity.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- 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, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U is a company 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
