Area Manager – Transportation Service Shop Leader

Wal-Mart Transportation; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Health plans

Life insurance

Job summary

Wal-Mart Transportation in Georgia is seeking an Area Manager – Transportation Service Shop to lead maintenance operations for Walmart’s private fleet and ensure safe, reliable delivery to our stores. You will manage a 24/7 service shop team and uphold safety, quality, and operational excellence.

The role focuses on leadership, staffing, budgeting, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across teams to meet performance targets and strengthen fleet reliability and customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR 1 year Walmart Refurb/Service Shop or Walmart Logistics management experience OR 3 years service shop technician experience OR Industrial technical certification and 1 year supervisory experience in heavy duty truck and trailer maintenance

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in daily service shop operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance
• Implement the business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning work, and coordinating workloads to meet performance targets
• Lead preventative maintenance programs for tractors, trailers, and shop equipment to ensure fleet readiness
• Prepare, review, and analyze operational and financial reports to monitor productivity and manage expenses
• Monitor performance metrics, identify loss or inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure associates are trained on maintenance procedures, safety standards, and company policies
• Supervise, develop, and engage associates through hiring, coaching, performance feedback, and career development
• Promote open, two‑way communication and address associate concerns by partnering with leaders and support teams
• Act as a safety champion, reinforcing Walmart’s zero‑loss mindset and leading by example

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Scheduling

Budgeting

Operational excellence

Safety compliance

Communication

Performance analysis

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's in Business/Logistics or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/Service shop systems

Job description

Wal-Mart Transportation in Georgia is seeking an Area Manager – Transportation Service Shop to lead maintenance operations for Walmart’s private fleet and ensure safe, reliable delivery to our stores. You will manage a 24/7 service shop team and uphold safety, quality, and operational excellence.

The role focuses on leadership, staffing, budgeting, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across teams to meet performance targets and strengthen fleet reliability and customer service.