(USA) Area Manager - Service Shop (Transportation)
About the role
As an Area Manager – Transportation Service Shop at Walmart, you will lead maintenance operations that support the private fleet of tractors, trailers, and equipment, ensuring safe, reliable delivery of goods to Walmart stores. This role plays a critical role in keeping Walmart’s supply chain running safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in daily service shop operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and compliance
- Implement the business plan for your area by setting goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning work, and coordinating workloads to meet performance targets
- Lead preventative maintenance programs for tractors, trailers, and shop equipment to ensure fleet readiness
- Prepare, review, and analyze operational and financial reports to monitor productivity and manage expenses
- Monitor performance metrics, identify loss or inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions
- Supervise, develop, and engage associates through hiring, coaching, performance feedback, and career development
- Promote open, two-way communication and address associate concerns by partnering with leaders and support teams
- Act as a safety champion, reinforcing Walmart’s zero-loss mindset and leading by example
Requirements
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable
- Working knowledge of service shop operations, maintenance processes, and safety standards
- Experience managing staffing, workloads, and productivity in a fast-paced environment
- Financial and analytical skills to manage budgets and interpret business reports
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
- Effective communication skills to engage associates and cross-functional partners
- Energy and adaptability to operate at enterprise scale
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year supervisory experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field
- 1 year Walmart Refurb/Service Shop or Walmart Logistics management experience OR 3 years service shop technician experience OR Industrial technical certification (e.g., ASE, Air Conditioning, DOT Brake, DOT Preventative maintenance) and 1 year supervisory experience in heavy duty truck and trailer maintenance
Skills
- General Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelors: Business
- Bachelors: Logistics
- ASE Certification
- DOT Certification
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation package, incentive awards, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off, multiple health plans, and much more. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location), and stock. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
Pay
$80,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annual Salary Range
Schedule
N/A