Transportation Office Lead: Optimize Logistics

Walmart; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid maternity and parental leave

PTO

Health plans

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Walmart Transportation is seeking an Area Manager for the Transportation Office in Mount Pleasant, IA to lead a team and optimize transportation services for timely, safe deliveries. You’ll drive efficiency in our logistics network and uphold quality standards, with incentives based on performance.

Based in Mount Pleasant, IA, this role involves staffing, scheduling, and overseeing driver operations to meet production and safety goals.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field.
• 1 year Walmart Logistics experience.
• 1 year transportation experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and associates.
• Set goals, manage staffing and scheduling, assign duties, and coordinate workloads to meet production, quality and safety targets.
• Prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
• Ensure associates are trained in logistics and company policies, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures.
• Address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers by consulting others and making recommendations.
• Supervise and develop associates and leaders, participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.
• Ensure equipment availability for scheduled maintenance by coordinating with service shops and local offices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Quality & safety

Issue resolution

Continuous improvement

Transportation & logistics

Driver management

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Logistics

Job description

Walmart Transportation is seeking an Area Manager for the Transportation Office in Mount Pleasant, IA to lead a team and optimize transportation services for timely, safe deliveries. You’ll drive efficiency in our logistics network and uphold quality standards, with incentives based on performance.

Based in Mount Pleasant, IA, this role involves staffing, scheduling, and overseeing driver operations to meet production and safety goals.