Operations Leader: Drive Quality, Safety & Growth

Walmart; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, vision, and‑

Job summary

Walmart is seeking an experienced Logistics Area Manager in Joliet, IL to drive hourly operations, staffing, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and adherence to safety and quality standards across multiple departments.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in business or related fields and have 1–3 years supervising, mentoring, and promoting staff, with strong data analysis and budget awareness. Excellent collaboration and communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field is required and 1–3 years in operations/logistics supervision or Walmart equivalent leadership experience.
• Experience in supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; hiring and promoting staff.
• Strong ability to analyze workloads, staffing, and performance data for multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise associates and leaders to achieve production quality and safety goals.
• Forecast staffing workload and performance to meet business demands and improve processes.
• Identify and implement operational improvements while ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Collaborate with teams, build high performing units, and train for growth and succession.

Skills

Supervising

Mentoring

Employee development

Hiring and promotion

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Financial Modeling

Job description

Walmart is seeking an experienced Logistics Area Manager in Joliet, IL to drive hourly operations, staffing, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and adherence to safety and quality standards across multiple departments.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in business or related fields and have 1–3 years supervising, mentoring, and promoting staff, with strong data analysis and budget awareness. Excellent collaboration and communication are required.