(USA) Area Manager - Service Shop (Transportation)

Position Summary

What you'll do...

Are you ready to use your innovative mindset to help create a world‑class experience for customers at the World’s Largest Retailer? We are seeking an Area Manager – Transportation Service Shop to lead maintenance operations that support Walmart’s private fleet and ensure safe, reliable delivery of goods to our stores.

About the Role

This role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on Walmart’s supply chain performance and customer experience. As a key member of Walmart Transportation, you will be part of a team that plays a critical role in keeping our supply chain running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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
• 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

Benefits & Perks

• Beyond a competitive compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance.
• Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off, multiple health plans, and much more.
• 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 annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00
• 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

• Associate's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field and 1 year supervisory experience OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field OR
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• General Maintenance
• Microsoft Office
• Bachelors: Business
• Bachelors: Logistics
• ASE Certification
• DOT Certification