(USA) Assistant General Manager (Grocery - Full & MDC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Stock purchase

Paid time off (PTO)

Live Better U education benefit

Job summary

Walmart is seeking an Assistant General Manager for a high-volume Distribution Center in the NJ area. The role partners with the General Manager to lead facility operations, build high-performing teams, and deliver results that support customers, associates, and communities.

The position emphasizes strategic thinking, people leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing large teams in a distribution, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations environment.
• Strong operational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Experience leading through change and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to build trust, develop talent, and create an inclusive culture.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and deliver results by developing strategic plans and managing productivity, quality, safety, service, and cost.
• Drive performance through metrics analysis and process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Forecast labor needs and manage staffing to align with demand.
• Oversee safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across the facility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and represent Walmart in the community.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Analytics

Change management

Budgeting

Communication

Job description

Position Summary...

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant General Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence across a high-volume Walmart Distribution Center. You will partner with the General Manager to lead facility operations, develop high-performing teams, and deliver results that support our commitment to customers, associates, and communities. This role requires strategic thinking, strong people leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Lead Operations and Deliver Results

• Support the development and execution of strategic business plans to achieve operational goals related to productivity, quality, safety, service, and cost.
• Drive performance by analyzing metrics, identifying opportunities, and implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Forecast labor needs and manage staffing plans to ensure resources align with business demands.
• Monitor operational performance and hold teams accountable for achieving key performance indicators.

Develop and Lead High-Performing Teams

• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and development to salaried and hourly associates.
• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Identify talent, create development opportunities, and support succession planning initiatives.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, performance management, and career development activities across the facility.

Drive Financial and Business Performance

• Manage operational expenses and financial performance within assigned areas.
• Monitor asset utilization and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and return on investment.
• Review and analyze business reports to make informed decisions and drive operational improvements.

Champion Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Walmart and Supply Chain safety, quality, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Lead initiatives that promote a safe working environment and a culture of accountability.
• Investigate and resolve associate, customer, and supplier concerns while ensuring consistent execution of company policies and procedures.

Build Strong Partnerships

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and business partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to align teams and drive results.
• Represent Walmart within the local community through engagement in charitable activities, community organizations, and company-sponsored events.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience managing large teams in a distribution, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations environment.
• Strong operational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience leading through change and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to build trust, develop talent, and create an inclusive culture where associates can thrive.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, expenses, and operational performance metrics.

Walmart Leadership Expectations

Respect the Individual

• Build inclusive, high-performing teams where every associate feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
• Foster collaboration, trust, and open communication to inspire achievement and engagement.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent while recognizing and celebrating contributions and accomplishments.

Act with Integrity

• Lead with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all decisions and actions.
• Champion Walmart’s values, ethics, and compliance standards.
• Support Walmart’s commitment to creating positive impacts for associates, customers, communities, and the environment.

Serve Our Customers and Members

• Deliver results with a customer-first mindset.
• Use data, insights, and operational expertise to improve service and support business growth.
• Balance immediate priorities with long-term strategic objectives.

Strive for Excellence

• Embrace innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Encourage calculated risk-taking and learning from experience.
• Drive transformational improvements and support teams through change while adopting new technologies and processes.

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 $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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 2 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/logistics environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide OR 2 years experience as a Walmart Logistics Operations Manager including supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 4 years experience in a senior management role in an operations/distribution/logistics /retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide

Preferred Qualifications

Compliance, Financial Modeling and Analysis, Managing challenging workforce issues, Modeling/Forecasting, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Supervising Associates, Walmart Logistics Manager, Walmart Logistics Systems Bachelors: Business, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Logistics, Bachelors: Management, Bachelors: Operations Management

Primary Location

596 POINTERS AUBURN RD, PILESGROVE, NJ 08098-2901, 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.