Senior Manager I, Operations Improvement, Facility

Walmart; Pilesgrove Township (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Card

Live Better U

401(k) matching

Job summary

Walmart seeks a Senior Manager I, Operations Improvement for its facility in Pilesgrove, NJ 08098-2901. Lead multiple projects, align resources, and drive performance improvements across the operation.

You will supervise and develop associates, promote a culture of belonging, and ensure compliance with ethics and company policies while applying data-driven, customer-focused, and EDLP/EDLC principles to daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field with 3 years’ experience in retail operations, content development, project management, or related area
• OR 5 years’ experience in retail operations, content development, project management, or related area
• Master's degree in Business Administration is preferred

Responsibilities

• Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying needs, developing and communicating plans, removing obstacles, planning resources and timelines.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates through training, mentoring and performance evaluations.
• Promotes compliance with policies, ethics and Open Door Policy, and engages stakeholders to ensure alignment and cost-effectiveness.
• Manages content management initiatives and drives process improvement across areas of responsibility.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Senior Manager I, Operations Improvement, Facility

Pilesgrove, NJ 08098-2901

Salary: $116,000 - $174,000/yr

Contract: Regular/ Permanent

What you’ll do

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. 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. 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, coworkers or other key stakeholders, soliciting, evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost‑effectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events. Manages multiple projects by defining scope of work and project objectives, establishing project activities, deliverables, milestones and timelines, coordinating planning activities and assembling management plans, tracking changes to plans and ensuring resolution of critical issues; managing the governance of project plans, identifying resources needed for project completion, monitoring budgets and costs for projects and delivering presentations, status reports and other project documentation to stakeholders at regular intervals. Manages content management initiatives by evaluating and prioritizing content requests, designing, developing, automating and maintaining tools, templates and resources, collaborating with team to develop and implement intranet content, providing guidance to team on platform functionality, communication approaches and content quality standards, ensuring content and digital communications methods align with content governance standards, auditing and tracking content variables and adapting content and digital communication methods to resolve audit concerns. Manages processes and procedures for areas of responsibility by analyzing data to identify existing standards, processes, governance and work flows, evaluating key business components to assess current performance baselines, identifying areas of improvement, editing existing processes and developing improvement solutions, ensuring program processes are simple and executable with manageable rollout plans, consulting with cross‑functional teams to get alignment on improvement solutions, ensuring process is sustainable for future use and communicating changes and solutions to key stakeholders to get buy‑in and drive behavior change. Manages behavior change and process improvement programs by evaluating and determining change and improvement needs, partnering with cross‑functional teams to develop the operational strategy to simplify processes, providing guidance and expertise on company policies and procedures, ensuring proper controls, tools and materials are present to enhance behavior change, partnering with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support of the processes, monitoring program performance relative to metrics, identifying post‑implementation issues and concerns and developing and gaining buy‑in on changes and resolutions.

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; respects the individual, works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, communicates with impact, energy and positivity to motivate and influence; attracts and retains the best talent, empowers and develops talent and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments; acts with integrity, maintains and promotes the highest standards of 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, making a positive impact for associates, customers, members and the world around, creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving; serves 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, 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; strives for excellence, displays curiosity and desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience and encourages learning from mistakes, drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills and supports others through change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and 3 years’ experience in retail operations, content development, project management, or related area
• OR 5 years’ experience in retail operations, content development, project management, or related area

Preferred Qualifications

• Developing and delivering training
• Master's degree in Business Administration
• Project Management Certification
• Retail consulting.
• Six Sigma certification
• Using Microsoft Office..
• Working with cross-functional teams

Primary Location

596 POINTERS AUBURN RD, PILESGROVE, NJ 08098-2901, United States of America

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, and clear paths to advance.
• Imagine a workplace surrounded by innovation. At Walmart’s new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas, we’re redefining what it means to work at a global leader.
• Set on 350 acres of thoughtfully revitalized land, our new campus seamlessly integrates the charm of Northwest Arkansas with cutting edge design and technology. From biking trails and outdoor courtyards to flexible, tech‑enabled workspaces, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability, connection, and culture.
• With amenities like on‑site childcare at our Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Center, and a vibrant food hall featuring local and international favorites, we’re creating a space where work‑life balance isn’t just a goal—it’s a reality.
• Beyond the campus, Bentonville offers a dynamic lifestyle with world‑class dining, art at the Crystal Bridges Museum, and countless outdoor activities.
• Whether you’re exploring High South cuisine, enjoying live performances at our new amphitheater, or cycling the Razorback Greenway, you’ll experience the perfect blend of small‑town charm and big‑city amenities.
• Join us at Walmart and grow your career alongside a community that feels like home.
• This isn’t just a workplace—it’s a destination for leaders eager to make a difference.

The annual salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $174,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location), Stock