(USA) Production Supervisor, Manufacturing (M-F, 1st shift, Line 8)

About the Role

Manage the daily operations of the production area, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality work environment. Oversee staffing, scheduling, and production priorities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring associates utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas by ensuring floors are free of debris, equipment is operational, and potential safety hazards are promptly addressed.
• Request materials, supplies, replacement parts, and repair services as needed to support production operations.
• Plan and establish work schedules, staffing assignments, and production priorities to manage daily operations.
• Monitor and evaluate operations, programs, processes, and practices to ensure quality, efficiency, and overall effectiveness.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects, damage, or malfunctions and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Assist with production sequencing and scheduling to meet production goals while providing superior customer service.
• Ensure timely and appropriate resolution of associate performance concerns through coaching, feedback, and corrective action when necessary.
• Complete, review, and analyze departmental reports to monitor operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by supporting Lean manufacturing principles, documenting best practices, and implementing process improvements.
• Participate in onboarding and ongoing training to develop associate knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Provide guidance on process improvements related to waste reduction, quality management, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support business plans and initiatives that meet customer and organizational needs.
• Identify and communicate goals and objectives, build accountability, and measure progress toward expected results.
• Demonstrate adaptability and promote continuous learning within the team.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, mentoring, assigning work, and monitoring performance.
• Recognize accomplishments and contributions while promoting an inclusive workplace where associates feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing action plans that support company initiatives.
• Utilize and promote the Open Door Policy and provide guidance on applying company policies in daily business practices.
• Support Walmart’s mission, values, and culture.

Walmart Leadership Expectations

• Respect the Individual: Build high-performing teams by embracing diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives. Foster a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, connected, and empowered through a culture of belonging. Create opportunities for all associates to develop, thrive, and perform at their highest potential.
• Act with Integrity: Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance. Model Walmart’s values while fostering a culture of accountability and trust. Support Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by creating a culture of belonging, eliminating waste, supporting sustainability initiatives, and participating in community engagement.
• Serve Our Customers and Members: Deliver results while consistently putting the customer first. Understand and adapt to changing customer shopping behaviors and preferences. Apply the Every Day Low Price (EDLP) and Every Day Low Cost (EDLC) business models when developing and executing operational plans. Make informed decisions using data, insights, and analytics.
• Strive for Excellence: Demonstrate curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Take calculated risks, demonstrate courage and resilience, and encourage learning from mistakes. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.

Requirements

• 2 years’ supervisory experience in a related environment (e.g., logistics, supply chain, dairy plant, food processing, manufacturing).
• 2 years’ experience in clerical-related responsibilities (e.g., filing, data entry) and computer applications (e.g., email, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Visio).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, food science, or a related area.
• Packaging experience within a related environment (e.g., dairy production, food processing, manufacturing).
• Supervisory experience in a dairy plant, food processing, or manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid Time Off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting leave.
• Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• Education Benefits: Live Better U, a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for high school completion, bachelor’s degrees, English Language Learning, and short-form certificates.

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 specific plan or program terms. For more information, see One.Walmart.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $98,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) and stock.

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace with a no-tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job.