Automation Production & Planning Lead

Walmart Inc.; Wellford (SC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Wellford, SC is seeking a Senior Manager, Production and Planning – Automation Operations to lead production across automation shifts, optimize inventory, and drive schedules to meet store fulfillment goals.

You’ll collaborate with site leadership and Home Office teams, develop weekly production plans, and monitor KPIs like OEE and throughput to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional teamwork, and adherence to

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in warehouse automation systems and KPIs or 2 years leading operations across multiple shifts.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area, or 3 years Walmart SCM experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners.
• Analyzes site performance and variances to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Coordinates planned downtime windows with maintenance.
• Monitors and improves key performance indicators (KPIs) (for example, OEE, throughput, fault rates, cost per case).
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners to resolve inventory issues.
• Drives the execution of multiple business and financial plans and projects.
• 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.
• 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, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based 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.
• Respect the Individual:Builds high-performing 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 perform.
• Respect the Individual:Works collaboratively; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicating with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• 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 Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us(e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving).
• Act with Integrity:Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, 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 long-term 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.

Skills

Data visualization

Power BI

Tableau

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Wellford, SC is seeking a Senior Manager, Production and Planning – Automation Operations to lead production across automation shifts, optimize inventory, and drive schedules to meet store fulfillment goals.

You’ll collaborate with site leadership and Home Office teams, develop weekly production plans, and monitor KPIs like OEE and throughput to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional teamwork, and adherence to