Assistant General Manager (Fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Wm.Com, Returns)

Walmart; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Walmart in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking an Assistant General Manager, Distribution Center to lead a high-volume operation and drive excellence in safety, quality, and service.

You will coach managers and front-line teams, optimize processes, manage budgets, and analyze data to improve productivity and customer satisfaction. This role offers significant impact within a premier retail supply chain network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large teams in a distribution/logistics environment.
• Strong financial acumen with budget management and KPI tracking.
• Proven ability to hire, develop, and engage managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily distribution center operations to meet productivity, safety, and cost targets.
• Coach managers and supervisors; set goals and accountability across teams.
• Forecast staffing needs and manage workforce planning and execution.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the facility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field

Tools

Budgeting & forecasting

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant General Manager, Distribution Center, you will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence across a high-volume supply chain facility. You will lead teams, optimize performance, and ensure the safe, efficient movement of products that support millions of customers and members. This role requires a dynamic leader who can inspire associates, deliver results, and champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Operational Excellence

• Lead daily distribution center operations to achieve goals related to productivity, quality, safety, service, and cost.
• Execute business plans and implement operational strategies that support facility and company objectives.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive process enhancements across the operation.
• Monitor performance metrics and leverage data to improve efficiency and business results.
  Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to managers, supervisors, and associates.
• Set clear expectations, communicate goals, and hold teams accountable for results.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while creating opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Foster an inclusive culture where associates feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
  Manage Workforce Planning and Execution
• Forecast staffing needs and align workforce resources to meet business demands.
• Monitor workload distribution and operational performance to ensure service level expectations are achieved.
• Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives throughout the facility.
  Ensure Safety, Quality, and Compliance
• Champion a culture of safety and operational excellence across the facility.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, logistics standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve operational, associate, customer, and supplier concerns in a timely manner.
  Financial and Business Management
• Manage operating expenses and monitor financial performance against budget goals.
• Optimize asset utilization and resource allocation to maximize efficiency.
• Review and analyze business reports to identify trends and drive informed decision-making.
  Build Relationships and Community Impact
• Partner with associates, suppliers, customers, and business stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Serve as a company ambassador by supporting community organizations, charitable initiatives, and company-sponsored events.
• Build strong relationships that strengthen Walmart’s presence in the communities we serve.

What You’ll Bring

Leadership

• Experience leading large teams in a distribution, manufacturing, transportation, fulfillment, or supply chain environment.
• Proven ability to develop talent, build high-performing teams, and drive engagement.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Business Acumen

• Ability to analyze operational and financial data to make sound business decisions.
• Experience managing budgets, productivity metrics, and workforce planning.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced environment.

Operational Excellence

• Knowledge of distribution center operations, supply chain processes, safety programs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to lead through change and drive results in a complex operational environment.

Our Leadership Expectations

Respect the Individual

• Build inclusive, high-performing teams where associates feel a strong sense of belonging.
• Develop meaningful relationships and communicate with authenticity, energy, and purpose.
• Attract, develop, and recognize talent while creating opportunities for growth and success.

Act with Integrity

• Model Walmart’s values through ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability.
• Maintain the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.
• Support Walmart’s commitment to creating positive impacts for associates, customers, communities, and the environment.

Serve Our Customers and Members

• Put the customer at the center of every decision.
• Use data, insights, and business intelligence to deliver exceptional results.
• Balance short-term priorities with long-term business success.

Strive for Excellence

• Embrace innovation, continuous learning, and new technologies.
• Demonstrate courage, resilience, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and champion change across the organization.
  The Assistant General Manager role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale operations, develop future leaders, and make a meaningful impact within one of the world’s largest and most innovative supply chain networks.

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 $116,000.00 - $174,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock

Minimum Qualifications…

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 2 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/logistics environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide OR 2 years experience as a Walmart Logistics Operations Manager including supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 4 years experience in a senior management role in an operations/distribution/logistics /retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide.

Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications…

Compliance, Financial Modeling and Analysis, Managing challenging workforce issues, Modeling/Forecasting, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Supervising Associates, Walmart Logistics Manager, Walmart Logistics Systems

Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management

Primary Location…

799 SARA LEE ACCESS RD, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086-0000, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.