Walmart Supply Chain seeks Walmart Operations Manager in Ames
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Fast Facts
- Position: Walmart Operations Manager (Based in Ames)
- Worksite: Ames, IA
- Hiring Organization: Walmart Supply Chain
- This Ames-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Walmart Supply Chain team in Ames, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Ames, a key hub for the Logistics Management industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Compensation: $65k-$90k/Year (approx. $1.5k/Week)
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Clear growth pathways at our Ames office.
What You'll Do
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in Logistics Management.
About Walmart Supply Chain
At Walmart, exceptional leadership is the cornerstone of our logistical dominance. We believe in empowering our management teams to inspire their associates, drive continuous improvement, and uphold our uncompromising commitment to safety. We provide robust leadership development programs, ensuring that our supply chain leaders have the tools, technology, and support they need to build highly rewarding, long-term corporate careers.
Leadership Expectations
As an Operations Manager (Area Manager) within a Walmart Distribution Center, you are the tactical commander of the warehouse floor. You will lead a large team of hourly associates, ensuring that daily production targets are achieved while fostering a deeply positive and inclusive work environment.
- Team Mentorship: Direct, train, and motivate a diverse team of warehouse associates. You will conduct daily pre-shift meetings, provide constructive performance feedback, and actively develop future leaders from within your ranks.
- Metric Achievement: Monitor digital flow dashboards to track the facility's inbound or outbound volume. You will dynamically reallocate labor across the floor to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure strict dispatch deadlines are met.
- Safety Cultivation: Champion Walmart's safety culture. You will ensure absolute compliance with OSHA standards, conduct safety audits, and address any hazardous conditions immediately to protect your team.
- Continuous Improvement: Utilize lean management principles to identify process inefficiencies on the floor, collaborating with senior leadership to implement strategies that reduce waste and improve logistical accuracy.
Qualifications and Total Rewards
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, OR equivalent years of highly verifiable leadership experience in a distribution, military, or manufacturing environment. You must possess excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the physical stamina to navigate a massive warehouse floor. Walmart offers a premium salaried compensation package, performance-based annual bonuses, comprehensive corporate healthcare, and outstanding opportunities for executive promotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Walmart Supply Chain seeks Walmart Operations Manager in Ames position pay at Walmart Supply Chain?
This role offers a pay range of $65,000 - $90,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Ames.
Where is this Walmart Supply Chain seeks Walmart Operations Manager in Ames job located?
This position is based in Ames, IA. Walmart Supply Chain has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Ames.
What benefits does Walmart Supply Chain offer for this position?
Walmart Supply Chain provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
What does a typical day look like as a Walmart Supply Chain seeks Walmart Operations Manager in Ames?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in Walmart Supply Chain's Ames facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
What qualifications do I need for this Walmart Supply Chain seeks Walmart Operations Manager in Ames role?
Most Walmart Supply Chain seeks Walmart Operations Manager in Ames positions at Walmart Supply Chain require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
How do I apply for this Walmart Supply Chain seeks Walmart Operations Manager in Ames position in Ames?
You can apply directly on this page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. The application process is quick and typically takes just a few minutes. Walmart Supply Chain reviews applications on a rolling basis.
