(USA) Area Manager - Transportation Office (Transportation)

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

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

Are you passionate about driving efficient transportation operations for the World’s Largest Retailer? We are seeking an Area Manager for our Transportation Office to lead and optimize our transportation services, ensuring timely and safe delivery of goods. As an Area Manager - Transportation Office, you will lead a dynamic team to drive efficiency in our logistics operations and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain and customer satisfaction.

About Walmart Transportation: As a key member of Walmart Transportation, you will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. Our transportation department plays a critical role in getting products from suppliers to distribution centers to stores and ultimately to our customers. This role will be instrumental in maintaining operational excellence and driving continuous improvement within our logistics network.

What You’ll Do:

• You will effectively communicate with individuals or groups, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
• You will implement the business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to meet facility goals in terms of production, quality, and safety.
• You will prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
• You will ensure associates are trained in logistics and company policies, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
• You will address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers by consulting others and making recommendations.
• You will supervise and develop associates and leaders, participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.
• You will ensure equipment availability for scheduled maintenance by coordinating with service shops and local offices.

What You’ll Bring:

• You have exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with diverse groups.
• You possess strong leadership abilities to manage, support, and develop team members.
• You demonstrate analytical skills to review and act on business reports and productivity measures.
• You are committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• You can resolve complex issues by consulting with others and providing recommendations.
• You can drive continuous improvement and adapt to new technologies and changes.
• You have a background in transportation and logistics, with experience managing drivers and coordinating fleet operations.
• You understand the complexities of transportation scheduling and driver management, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.

Benefits & Perks: Beyond a great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.

• 401(k) match
• stock purchase plan
• paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• multiple health plans
• 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.
• PTO (including sick leave)
• parental leave
• family care leave
• bereavement
• jury duty
• voting
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
• 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.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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 $65,500.00 - $98,000.00.

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock

Minimum Qualifications…

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

Preferred Qualifications…

• Microsoft Office, Supervising Associates, Walmart
• Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Logistics

Primary Location…

703 N IRIS RD, MOUNT PLEASANT, IA 52641-3128, 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.