(USA) Production Manager, Manufacturing (2nd Shift)

Walmart; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

PTO

Job summary

Walmart at 20200 W 167th St, Olathe, KS 66062-0000, United States offers a Production Manager role focused on leading weekly production plans, coaching shift supervisors, and coordinating with maintenance and CI teams to optimize manufacturing performance.

The position emphasizes safety, food safety, audit readiness, and a culture of belonging, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, food science, engineering, business management, or related area.
• 5 years’ experience in progressive leadership roles in a manufacturing environment.
• 10 years’ experience in manufacturing, food processing or dairy processing (alternative qualification).

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly production plans with the Production Scheduler and ensure materials are available to support production lines.
• Lead, coach, and develop Shift Supervisors while monitoring plant performance to meet production targets.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to establish work priorities and maintenance windows.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance production performance.
• Ensure safety and food safety compliance across production areas and maintain audit readiness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Food safety knowledge

Auditing & CI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, food science, engineering, business management, or related area

Job description

Position Summary…

What you’ll do…

Job Description

• Work with the Production Scheduler to develop weekly production plans and ensure the appropriate materials are available to support production lines.
• Lead, coach, and develop Shift Supervisors while monitoring plant performance to ensure daily operations meet production targets and business objectives.
• Partner with the Maintenance team to establish work priorities and identify production‑area work windows for maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement team to support associate-driven improvement initiatives focused on enhancing production performance.
• Ensure all production areas, facility equipment, and personnel comply with Safety and Food Safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment, produce wholesome products, and ensure audit readiness.
• Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments by:
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Supporting plans and initiatives that meet customer and business needs.
  • Identifying and communicating goals and objectives.
  • Building accountability and measuring progress toward achieving results.
  • Identifying and addressing improvement opportunities.
  • Demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.
• Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by:
  • Hiring and training team members.
  • Mentoring and coaching associates.
  • Assigning responsibilities and managing performance.
  • Recognizing achievements and contributions.
  • Promoting a culture of belonging and inclusion in the workplace.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards by:
  • Supporting the company’s mission, values, and standards of integrity.
  • Implementing related action plans.
  • Utilizing and promoting the Open Door Policy.
  • Providing direction and guidance on the application of policies and business practices.

Leadership Competencies

Respect the Individual

• Build high-performing teams that embrace differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences.
• Create a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging.
• Foster opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform at their highest potential.
• Work collaboratively to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Communicate with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence others.
• Attract and retain top talent by empowering, developing, and recognizing associates for their contributions and accomplishments.
  Act with Integrity
• Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Model Walmart values to support and strengthen the company culture.
• Hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results the right way.
• Support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact on associates, customers, members, and communities through initiatives such as fostering belonging, reducing waste, and participating in local giving.
• Demonstrate humility, self-awareness, honesty, fairness, and transparency in all interactions.
  Serve Our Customers and Members
• Deliver results while putting the customer first.
• Understand and adapt to how, where, and when customers shop.
• Apply the Every Day Low Price (EDLP) and Every Day Low Cost (EDLC) business models to operational plans and decisions.
• Make data-driven decisions based on insights and analysis.
• Balance short-term and long-term priorities while considering the needs of customers, associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities.
  Strive for Excellence
• Demonstrate curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Take calculated risks and exhibit courage and resilience.
• Encourage learning from mistakes to drive growth and innovation.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across operations.
• Embrace and promote the use of new technologies, tools, and skills.
• Support associates through organizational and operational change.

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 biochemistry, food science, engineering, business management, or related area and 5 years’ experience in progressive leadership roles in a manufacturing environment.
Option 2: 10 years’ experience in manufacturing, food processing or dairy processing.

Preferred Qualifications…

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

10 years’ experience in Safe Quality Foods (SQF) or other Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) formats, Clean in Place/Clean Out of Place (CIP/COP) and other sanitation equipment, writing and maintaining standard operating procedures, or writing and maintaining Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.

Primary Location…

20200 W 167th St, Olathe, KS 66062-0000, 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.