(USA) General Manager (grocery - Full & Mdc)

Walmart; Ochelata (OK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional Pay Zone (RPZ)

Stock

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a General Manager for a Walmart Grocery Distribution Center in Oc​h​elata, OK. You will lead a complex distribution operation, drive safety, quality, and customer service while building a high-performing leadership team and promoting Walmart values.

You will own strategic planning, operational excellence, talent development, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver results and support the store network. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 3+ years in a senior management role in ops/logistics or 2 years in Walmart logistics leadership.
• 5+ years in a senior management role supervising managers and developing talent.
• Strong ability to lead large teams, manage budgets, and drive safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the business plan for the distribution center, hitting safety, service, quality, and productivity goals.
• Lead facilities operations, including throughput, inventory accuracy, and on‑time delivery.
• Coach and develop a team of operations leaders and associates.
• Oversee talent planning, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and leadership development.
• Drive safety and regulatory compliance across the operation.

Skills

Large-scale operations

People leadership

Operational excellence

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Experience in operations/distribution/logistics/retail management

Job description

Position Summary...As a General Manager at a Walmart Grocery Distribution Center, you will lead one of the company's most critical supply chain operations, ensuring millions of customers receive fresh, quality products on time. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence across safety, service, quality, productivity, and associate engagement while developing a high-performing leadership team and fostering a culture rooted in Walmart's values.

What you'll do Lead Facility Operations

• Develop and execute the strategic business plan for the distribution center, ensuring achievement of operational, financial, safety, and customer service goals.


• Drive performance across key areas including throughput, inventory accuracy, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery.


• Identify opportunities to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and enhance overall facility performance.

Build and Develop High-Performing Teams

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of operations leaders and associates.


• Foster an inclusive culture where associates feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.


• Oversee talent planning, succession management, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and leadership development.


• Create opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Drive Safety and Compliance Excellence

• Champion a culture of safety and accountability throughout the facility.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and distribution center operating procedures.


• Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks while maintaining the highest standards of quality and execution.

Manage Financial Performance

• Own facility financial results, including operating expenses, labor costs, capital investments, and asset utilization.


• Analyze business performance metrics and operational reports to make informed decisions that improve productivity and profitability.


• Align resources and staffing plans to support changing business demands.

Deliver Operational Results Through Data and Innovation

• Use data, analytics, and operational insights to identify trends, solve complex problems, and improve performance.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer experience, drive efficiency, and reduce waste.


• Support adoption of new technologies, processes, and best practices across the operation.

Partner Across the Business

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Transportation, Merchandising, Store Operations, Human Resources, and other cross‑functional partners to deliver business objectives.


• Resolve associate, customer, and supplier concerns through effective problem‑solving and decision‑making.


• Build strong relationships that drive alignment and execution across the network.

Represent Walmart in the Community

• Serve as a visible leader in the local community by supporting charitable initiatives, community partnerships, and company‑sponsored events.


• Promote Walmart's culture and values both inside and outside the organization.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience leading large‑scale distribution, logistics, supply chain, transportation, warehousing, or manufacturing operations.


• Strong track record of delivering results through people leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.


• Experience managing complex operations with significant financial, labor, and service accountabilities.


• Ability to analyze business metrics and translate insights into action.


• Demonstrated success leading through change and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.


• Passion for developing talent and building high‑performing teams.

Our Leadership Expectations

Respect the Individual

• Build diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing teams.


• Create an environment where associates feel connected, valued, and supported.


• Develop talent and recognize contributions that drive business success.

Act with Integrity

• Model the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and accountability.


• Lead with humility, transparency, and respect.


• Support Walmart's commitment to creating a positive impact for associates, customers, communities, and the environment.

Serve Our Customers

• Make decisions with the customer at the center of everything we do.


• Balance short‑term execution with long‑term business success.


• Use data and insights to drive meaningful results.

Strive for Excellence

• Foster innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement.


• Encourage learning, resilience, and adaptability.


• Lead teams through change while delivering exceptional operational performance.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a highly complex operation, develop future leaders, and play a critical role in delivering Walmart's promise to customers every day.

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.

Benefits

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


• Stock

For Information About Benefits And Eligibility, See One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $180,000.00 - $270,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

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


• Stock

Primary Location...

397319 W 3000 RD, OCHELATA, OK 74051-2478, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 3 years experience in a senior management role within 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 OR 2 years experience as a Walmart Logistics Assistant General Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 5 years experience in a senior management role as 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

Apparel Product Development, Business Operations, Compliance, Facilities Planning, Financial Modeling and Analysis, Logistics, Modeling/Forecasting, Preparing and executing budgets, Profit and Loss (P&L) Accountability, Recruiting, Supervising Associates, Talent Development, Walmart Logistics Manager, Warehouse Management Systems

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