(USA) Senior Manager I, Operations Improvement, Facility

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role summary:

The Senior Manager I, Operations Improvement, Facility, leads the execution of strategic business plans and process enhancements to optimize operational performance. This role involves managing multiple projects, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a high-performing team environment through coaching and development. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional partners to implement sustainable solutions, monitor key performance indicators, and ensure compliance with company policies. The role supports organizational goals by promoting integrity, accountability, and adaptability while delivering measurable results that enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

About the team:

The Operations Improvement team leads efforts to enhance facility efficiency and service quality through process optimization and change management. Collaborating with cross-functional partners, the team identifies performance gaps, analyzes data, and implements scalable solutions that support daily operations and strategic goals. By standardizing best practices and fostering capability building, the team ensures consistent and effective operations across facilities. Their work advances key initiatives such as reducing delays, improving resource utilization, and strengthening execution to achieve sustained performance improvements at scale.

What you''ll do:

• Lead execution of business plans by identifying operational needs, setting priorities, and removing obstacles to enhance performance.
• Supervise and develop associates through training, mentoring, and performance management to build effective teams.
• Evaluate and improve processes by analyzing data, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing sustainable solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Manage multiple projects by defining scope, coordinating activities, tracking progress, and reporting status to stakeholders.
• Promote adherence to company policies, ethics, and standards while supporting continuous learning and organizational culture change.
• Monitor program performance, address issues, and drive behavior change to achieve operational excellence.

What you''ll bring:

• Proven expertise in project management, including defining scope, establishing milestones, and tracking progress to ensure successful project delivery.
• Strong background in process improvement and change management, utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ability to lead and develop teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Skilled in analyzing data and KPIs to evaluate performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders, drive behavior change, and support organizational culture transformation.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and governance to meet business objectives and compliance standards.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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 amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam''s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor''s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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 a specific plan or program terms.

For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

The annual salary range for this position is $116,000.00 - $174,000.00 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...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and 3 years' experience in retail operations, content development, project management, or related area OR 5 years' experience in retail operations, content development, project management, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Developing and delivering training, Master''s degree in Business Administration, Project Management Certification, Retail consulting., Six Sigma certification, Using Microsoft Office.., Working with cross-functional teams

Primary Location...

5805 SW REGIONAL AIRPORT ROAD, BENTONVILLE, AR 72713-0615, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.