(USA) Assistant General Manager (fashion, Import, Jewelry, Regional, Wm.com, Returns)
About the role
As an Assistant General Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence, associate engagement, and customer satisfaction within a high-volume Walmart Distribution Center. Partnering closely with the General Manager, you'll lead teams, develop future leaders, and ensure safe, efficient operations that deliver results for our customers. You'll make an impact by delivering operational excellence and driving continuous improvement, creating a safe, engaged, and high-performing workplace, developing the next generation of distribution center leaders, leveraging data and innovation to improve efficiency and customer experience, and supporting Walmart's commitment to serving customers while building strong communities. Primary Location: 1050 VERN CORA RD, LAURENS, SC 29360-5346, United States of America.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily distribution center operations to achieve goals related to productivity, quality, safety, and customer service.
- Develop and execute business plans that support operational performance and continuous improvement.
- Build, coach, and develop high-performing teams, creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and growth.
- Manage workforce planning, staffing, and performance to meet business demands.
- Analyze operational and financial data to drive informed decisions and improve business outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Foster a culture centered on associate safety, inclusion, and operational excellence.
- Partner with leaders across the network to implement process improvements and drive innovation.
- Serve as a champion for Walmart's values by supporting community engagement and associate development initiatives.
Skills
- Experience leading large teams in a distribution, fulfillment, supply chain, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
- Strong operational and financial acumen with the ability to drive results through data and analytics.
- Proven ability to coach, develop, and retain talent.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and change management skills.
- A continuous improvement mindset with experience implementing process enhancements.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field (e.g., Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management); and 2 years experience in a senior management role within an operations/distribution/logistics environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of employees facility-wide.
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