Fleet Service Shop Area Manager - Safety & Excellence

Walmart; Alachua (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Health plans (medical, vision, dental)

Life insurance

Job summary

Walmart Transportation is seeking an Area Manager – Transportation Service Shop in Alachua, FL to lead a 24/7 service shop that maintains the private fleet. You will guide technicians, uphold safety and quality, and drive cost-effective maintenance.

This role offers impact on supply chain performance and customer experience, with opportunities to develop staff and implement continuous improvement across the network.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualifications aligned with leadership and logistics.
• Experience supervising teams in shop or logistics settings.
• Knowledge of budgeting and performance reporting.

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

Operations management

Staffing

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Analytics

Communication

Enterprise scale

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business/Logistics

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walmart Transportation is seeking an Area Manager – Transportation Service Shop in Alachua, FL to lead a 24/7 service shop that maintains the private fleet. You will guide technicians, uphold safety and quality, and drive cost-effective maintenance.

This role offers impact on supply chain performance and customer experience, with opportunities to develop staff and implement continuous improvement across the network.