(USA) Operations Manager, Fleet Safety

Walmart; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

PTO and sick leave

Job summary

Walmart seeks an Operations Manager, Fleet Safety to lead a team focused on world-class safety and efficient operations for Walmart Transportation. You will identify risks, train drivers, supervise adherence to safety protocols, and manage investigations with OSHA-compliant reporting.

Preferred candidates will have knowledge of DOT/FMCSA/PHMSA regulations, vehicle maintenance, and strong communication with drivers, suppliers, and associates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety management or related field; 2+ years in safety within supply chain/retail.
• 4 years’ experience in traffic safety within supply chain/retail or related area.
• 2 years’ experience in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., TPM) within supply chain or transportation maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and conduct driver safety training.
• Supervise team and enforce safety protocols; accountability.
• Lead accident/injury reporting and investigations; ensure prompt action.
• Stay up-to-date with OSHA regulations and reporting criteria; maintain safe work environment.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Effective communication

Strategic planning

Staff forecasting

Productivity analysis

Compliance management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety management

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint/OneDrive

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Are you ready to use your innovative mindset to help create a world-class experience for customers for the World’s Largest Retailer? The Operations Manager, Fleet Safety, is a crucial role that thinks strategically while leading, motivating, and developing a team aimed at delivering world-class safety and operations.

About Walmart Transportation: Our team is crucial in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods across the country. In this role, you will play an integral part in our company’s success by ensuring the safe operations of our private fleet, allowing them to deliver essential goods to our customers in a safe and timely manner.

What You’ll Do:

• You will be responsible for identifying potential risks and conducting training sessions to educate drivers on safe operation practices.
• You will supervise the team, ensuring that each member follows safety protocols and holds themselves accountable.
• In the event of an accident or injury, you will handle the reporting and investigative processes, ensuring thorough analysis and prompt action.
• You must be familiar and stay up to date with OSHA regulations and reporting criteria, always maintaining compliance to create a safe and healthy work environment for everyone.

What You’ll Bring:

• You possess knowledge of laws, regulations, and safety rules regarding materials transportation, including DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA, CVSA, and state regulations.
• You have a solid working knowledge of vehicle maintenance, HazMat bill of ladings, safety, and transportation paperwork.
• You’re a team player who can effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and associates regarding safe operations of Walmart Tractors/Trailers.
• You can drive and implement business plans to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• You can forecast staffing, workload, and safety performance results to meet business demands.
• You can monitor and manage productivity by preparing, reviewing, and analyzing business reports.
• You ensure compliance with Logistics and company quality and safety standards, policies, procedures, and directives by developing, distributing, and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation.
• You can identify and ensure associate, customer, and supplier concerns are resolved using your judgement or consulting others when needed.
• You can supervise and manage associates and leaders in your area by giving direction, monitoring safety performance, providing feedback, and identifying training and development needs.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks: Beyond a great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. 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 $84,000.00 - $126,000.00 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...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety management, environmental science, traffic safety, transit safety, or related area and 2 years' experience in the field of safety within supply chain, retail, or related area.

Option 2: 4 years’ experience in the field of traffic safety within supply chain, retail, or related area.

2 years’ experience in continuous improvement methodologies (for example, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)) within supply chain or transportation maintenance environments.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

• 1 or More Degreed Certifications (Associate Safety Professional; Certified Safety Professional; Certified Industrial Hygienist; Graduate Safety Practitioner) or Non-degreed certifications (Safety Management Specialist; Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician; Safety Trained Supervisor; North American Transportation Management Institute Certified Director of Safety; North American Transportation Management Institute Certified safety Supervisor; Safety Management Specialist; Certified Safety Manager; Safety Director; Licensed Safety Professional; Certified Safety and Health Manager; Construction Health and Safety Technician), Microsoft Office Suite; SharePoint and OneDrive

Primary Location...

1544 Crosslink Pkwy, BELVIDERE, IL 61008-6312, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.

Walmart is 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.

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.

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.

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