(USA) Senior Manager, Production and Planning – Automation Operations

Wal-Mart Stores East, LP; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Wal-Mart is seeking a production operations leader to develop, implement, and oversee across all automation shifts to maintain inventory and maximize efficiency while meeting customer fulfillment needs. You will partner with site leadership and Home Office to craft weekly production plans, monitor KPIs (OEE, throughput, fault rates), analyze variances, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

You will coordinate downtime with maintenance and promote safety, ethics, and a culture of

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in warehouse automation systems and KPIs or 2 years leading operations across shifts.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area or 3 years’ Walmart experience in operations/logistics/retail.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads production operations across all shifts to maintain inventory and maximize efficiency.
• Collaborates with site leadership and Home Office to create weekly production plans.
• Drives quality by reporting schedule changes, forecasts, and inventory variances.
• Uses software systems to manage inventory, cycle time, and pallets for delivery.
• Analyzes site performance and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related area

Equivalent experience in operations/distribution/logistics/retail

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary

Develops, implements, and leads production operations across all automation shifts and schedules to maintain adequate inventory levels, maximize production efficiencies, and meet customer fulfillment requirements. Collaborates with site leadership and Home Office teams to develop weekly production plans that align with utilization goals and service level expectations. Drives strategies to ensure production quality by communicating issues and discrepancies to teams and leadership, reporting changes in schedules, forecasts, and inventory (for example, shortages, overages, expedites). Utilizes multiple software systems to manage and track inventory, cycle time, and pallets designated for delivery to stores and clubs. Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners. Analyzes site performance and variances to identify process improvement opportunities. Coordinates planned downtime windows with maintenance. Monitors and improves key performance indicators (KPIs) (for example, OEE, throughput, fault rates, cost per case). Collaborates with cross-functional partners to resolve inventory issues. Drives the execution of multiple business and financial plans and projects. Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning. Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy. Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace.

Respect the Individual

Builds high-performing teams; embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.

Works collaboratively; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.

Attracts and retains the best talent; empowers and develops talent; and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

Act with Integrity

Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us(e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving).

Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.

Serve Our Customers and Members

Delivers results while putting the customer first; considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop; and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans

Makes decisions based on data, insights, and analysis; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans.

Strive for Excellence

Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; demonstrates courage and resilience; and encourages learning from mistakes.

Benefits

• 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.

Salary and Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00 - $156,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional Compensation

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

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in warehouse automation systems and operational KPIs or 2 years’ experience leading operations across multiple shifts.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (for example, Power BI, Tableau and AI tools).
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area or equivalent experience in operations/distribution/logistics/retail OR 3 year's experience as a Walmart Supply Chain Operations Manager supervising, evaluating mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates
• OR 3 years' experience in an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/ supervisors; managing workload

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CIPM certification
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• experience leading operations across multiple shifts or experience in warehouse automation and operational KPIs.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement training

Primary Location

101 SOHLER DR, MANKATO, MN 56001-1855, United States of America

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