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

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Wellford, SC, USA
Hybrid
104K-156K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Logistics • Machine Learning • Retail
The Role
Leads automated production operations across multiple shifts, managing production plans, inventory levels, fulfillment requirements, quality, KPIs, downtime coordination, and process improvements. Supervises and develops associates, resolves operational issues, analyzes performance variances, coordinates with maintenance and cross-functional partners, and executes business and financial plans. Ensures compliance with company policies while improving efficiency, cost effectiveness, throughput, and service levels.
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What you'll do...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.
Respect the Individual:Works collaboratively; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
Respect the Individual: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).
Act with Integrity: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
Serve Our Customers and Members: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. 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 $104,000.00 - $156,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

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

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

1065 FORT PRINCE BLVD, WELLFORD, SC 29385-9756, 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.

Skills Required

  • Two years of experience in warehouse automation systems and operational KPIs, or two years of experience leading operations across multiple shifts
  • Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and AI tools
  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related area, or equivalent experience in operations, distribution, logistics, or retail
  • Alternatively, three years of experience as a Walmart Supply Chain Operations Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing workload; and participating in hiring and promotion
  • Alternatively, three years of experience in an operations, distribution, logistics, or retail environment supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers or supervisors and managing workload
  • 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

Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walmart Global Tech and has not been reviewed or approved by Walmart Global Tech.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
  • Parental & Family Support Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.

Walmart Global Tech Insights

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