Fleet Operations Leader: Drive Efficiency & Safety

Socket.dev; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

Health plans

PTO and other time off

Job summary

Walmart in Saint James, MO, seeks an Operations Manager – Fleet Transportation to lead transportation teams and optimize services for timely, safe delivery of goods. You will align with Walmart’s policies, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement across the distribution network.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross‑functional collaboration, and a focus on efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction within a large retail logistics operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1 year experience in operations/distribution/supply chain/retail environments; supervising and developing managers/supervisors.
• Ability to hire, promote, and mentor associates or equivalent Walmart roles.
• Strong leadership, planning, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation associates and leaders, providing direction and feedback.
• Oversee the transportation business plan to meet production, safety, and quality goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and Walmart policies through detailed procedures.
• Analyze transportation metrics and reports to drive improvements and strategic changes.
• Forecast staffing and workload to meet business demands and resolve issues promptly.
• Support Walmart's commitments to efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction in transportation.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Planning

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Walmart in Saint James, MO, seeks an Operations Manager – Fleet Transportation to lead transportation teams and optimize services for timely, safe delivery of goods. You will align with Walmart’s policies, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement across the distribution network.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, cross‑functional collaboration, and a focus on efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction within a large retail logistics operation.