Area Manager, Transportation

Resilient People Leader | Green Belt | Mentor

As an Area Manager - Transportation Office, you will lead a dynamic team to drive efficiency in our logistics operations and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain and customer satisfaction.

As a key member of Walmart Transportation, you will be part of a team dedicated to ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. Our transportation department plays a critical role in getting products from suppliers to distribution centers to stores and ultimately to our customers. This role will be instrumental in maintaining operational excellence and driving continuous improvement within our logistics network.

• You will effectively communicate with individuals or groups, including customers, suppliers, and associates.
• You will implement the business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads to meet facility goals in terms of production, quality, and safety.
• You will prepare, review, and analyze business reports to manage productivity.
• You will ensure associates are trained in logistics and company policies, monitor compliance, and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
• You will address concerns from associates, customers, and suppliers by consulting others and making recommendations.
• You will supervise and develop associates and leaders, participate in hiring, promotion, coaching, teaching, and evaluation.
• You will ensure equipment availability for scheduled maintenance by coordinating with service shops and local offices.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills