Manager, Quality Control

Walmart; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Card

Live Better U

401(k) matching and stock purchase

Job summary

Walmart in Clermont, FL is seeking a Distribution Center Quality Leader to oversee quality, freshness, and food safety of grocery products across the supply chain from suppliers to stores. The role drives HACCP compliance, supports continuous improvement, and leads the fruit ripening program with the DC team.

Responsibilities include budgeting, performance management, and mentoring associates while upholding Walmart's values and safety standards in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Food Science, or related field.
• 2 years' experience in agricultural quality control, agronomy, food retail management, or related field OR 4 years' experience in these areas.
• 1 year's of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee job-related activities with stakeholders to meet goals.
• Ensure quality, freshness, and food safety of grocery products in the distribution center.
• Oversee HACCP plan and validate critical control points.
• Lead fruit ripening program, forecast demand, order, and scheduling.
• Prepare distribution center overhead budget and monitor expenses.
• Promote integrity, respect, and a sense of belonging in the workplace.

Skills

Quality control

Food safety

Supervisory experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Food Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

1450 Johns Lake Rd
Clermont, FL 34711-6798

$80,000 - $155,000/yr

Regular/ Permanent

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Coordinates completes and oversees jobrelated activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs identifying and communicating goals and objectives building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results identifying and addressing improvement opportunities and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training mentoring assigning duties providing recognition and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices Oversees quality freshness and food safety of grocery products in a distribution center as they flow from suppliers through distribution centers to stores and clubs by implementing and monitoring quality control policies and procedures teaching quality inspection practices to provide consistency of execution calibrating inspection methodology with United States Department of Agriculture USDA Agriculture Marketing Service AMS offices and communicating acceptance and rejection performance to suppliers Oversees Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points HACCP plan by reviewing and approving required documents and records for example thermometer calibration and receiving logs validating critical control points for example inbound outbound and storage temperatures related to food safety are maintained and in compliance with HACCP plan and communicating with Food and Drug Administration FDA Inspectors Provides recommendations to improve the quality of perishable products by observing suppliers facilities and growing areas to discuss quality opportunities recommending new standards for quality and instructing distribution center and transportation associates on cold chain protocol Oversees Walmarts fruit ripening program by reviewing forecasting demand ordering and delivery scheduling and the conditioning and ripening of products educating distribution center and store associates on proper handling procedures managing exceptions for example fruit availability resulting from adverse weather mechanical failures room capacity within the Walmart fruit ripening program escalating exception issues to Regional Quality Control Manager working with the Regional Manager to identify solutions and executing processes to resolve exception issues as defined at Regional level Prepares distribution center overhead budget by calculating wage expenses for Management and hourly associates estimating travel expenses for Quality Control associates estimating training supplies and other line item expenses submitting proposed budget to Regional Manager for approval and comparing forecasted budget to actual spending to identify discrepancies Oversees cold chain compliance within the distribution center to ensure products are kept at proper temperature by reviewing cold chain compliance records addressing issues of noncompliance and overseeing distribution center actions to resolve compliance issues Oversees communication on product quality to the distribution center by ensuring information is communicated accurately and ensuring communication timelines are met Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for all builds a highperforming team seeks and embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where all associates feel seen supported and connected through culture of belonging so associates thrive and perform drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all identifies attracts and retains the best team members Respect the Individual: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities promotes an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customermember and company and regularly recognizes others contributions and accomplishments Respect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners works collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve objectives and communicates and listens attentively with energy and positivity to motivate influence and inspire commitment and action Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers and the world around us eg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving Act with Integrity: Follows the law our code of conduct and company policies and sets expectations for others to do the same promotes an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns and reinforces our culture of nonretaliation listens to concerns raised by associates takes action and encourages others to do the same holds self and others accountable for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values Act with Integrity: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble selfaware honest and transparent Serve our Customers and Members Delivers expected business results while putting the customermember first and consistently applying an omnimerchant mindset and acts with an Every Day LowCost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customersmembers Serve our Customers and Members Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data analytics customermember insights and different parts of the business when making plans and shaping the teams strategy Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset seeks feedback asks thoughtful questions fosters an environment that supports learning innovation and learning from mistakes and intelligent risktaking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks Strive for Excellence: Seeks and implements continuous improvements and encourages the team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working

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 $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Food Science, or related field and 2 years' experience in agricultural quality control, agronomy, food retail management, or related field OR 4 years' experience in agricultural quality control, agronomy, food retail management, or related field.
• 1 year's of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

experience in agricultural quality control, agronomy, food retail management, or related field., experience in food safety or related field., Experience using basic Microsoft Office functionality (for example, Word, Excel, Outlook) or other productivity software., Fruit ripening experience

Primary Location...

1450 JOHNS LAKE RD, CLERMONT, FL 34711-6798, 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.

Walmart is 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.

Benefits you’ll enjoy

Discount Card

Get 10% off

Walmart associates are eligible for a 10% discount card on most regular-priced items and fresh produce in-store and on select items at Walmart.com. Eligible after 90 days of employment.

Live Better U

100% covered

Earn a degree or in-demand skills certificates with no debt- Walmart covers 100% of tuition and books. Live Better U offers 60+ programs for Associates to pursue their dreams.

Ready to grow your career? Walmart Academy offers job-specific retail training and leadership courses to help Associates reach their career goals.

Enjoy 401(k) matching and stock purchase plans.

Paid time off

Take a break as needed for vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and more

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs for you and your family

Access mental health resources and assistance programs for life’s challenges

Training, leadership programs