What You'll Do
As an Assistant General Manager, Distribution Center, you will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence across a high-volume supply chain facility. You will lead teams, optimize performance, and ensure the safe, efficient movement of products that support millions of customers and members. This role requires a dynamic leader who can inspire associates, deliver results, and champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Drive Operational Excellence
- Lead daily distribution center operations to achieve goals related to productivity, quality, safety, service, and cost.
- Execute business plans and implement operational strategies that support facility and company objectives.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive process enhancements across the operation.
- Monitor performance metrics and leverage data to improve efficiency and business results.
Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams
- Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to managers, supervisors, and associates.
- Set clear expectations, communicate goals, and hold teams accountable for results.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent while creating opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Foster an inclusive culture where associates feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Manage Workforce Planning and Execution
- Forecast staffing needs and align workforce resources to meet business demands.
- Monitor workload distribution and operational performance to ensure service level expectations are achieved.
- Support succession planning and leadership development initiatives throughout the facility.
Ensure Safety, Quality, and Compliance
- Champion a culture of safety and operational excellence across the facility.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, logistics standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain operational procedures and supporting documentation.
- Investigate and resolve operational, associate, customer, and supplier concerns in a timely manner.
Financial and Business Management
- Manage operating expenses and monitor financial performance against budget goals.
- Optimize asset utilization and resource allocation to maximize efficiency.
- Review and analyze business reports to identify trends and drive informed decision-making.
Build Relationships and Community Impact
- Partner with associates, suppliers, customers, and business stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
- Serve as a company ambassador by supporting community organizations, charitable initiatives, and company-sponsored events.
- Build strong relationships that strengthen Walmart's presence in the communities we serve.
What You'll Bring
Leadership
- Experience leading large teams in a distribution, manufacturing, transportation, fulfillment, or supply chain environment.
- Proven ability to develop talent, build high-performing teams, and drive engagement.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Business Acumen
- Ability to analyze operational and financial data to make sound business decisions.
- Experience managing budgets, productivity metrics, and workforce planning.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
Operational Excellence
- Knowledge of distribution center operations, supply chain processes, safety programs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to lead through change and drive results in a complex operational environment.
Our Leadership Expectations
Respect the Individual
- Build inclusive, high-performing teams where associates feel a strong sense of belonging.
- Develop meaningful relationships and communicate with authenticity, energy, and purpose.
- Attract, develop, and recognize talent while creating opportunities for growth and success.
Act with Integrity
- Model Walmart's values through ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability.
- Maintain the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.
- Support Walmart's commitment to creating positive impacts for associates, customers, communities, and the environment.
Serve Our Customers and Members
- Put the customer at the center of every decision.
- Use data, insights, and business intelligence to deliver exceptional results.
- Balance short-term priorities with long-term business success.
Strive for Excellence
- Embrace innovation, continuous learning, and new technologies.
- Demonstrate courage, resilience, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Drive continuous improvement and champion change across the organization.
The Assistant General Manager role offers the opportunity to lead large-scale operations, develop future leaders, and make a meaningful impact within one of the world's largest and most innovative supply chain networks.
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 Want to channel your magnetic leadership skills into shaping the future of retail for customers around the country? The Assistant General Manager is a critical leadership role that is a culture champion for safety, development and the customer experience. As an engagement advocate and expert operator, you'll lead an enthusiastic group of managers to drive for professional perfection. Reporting to the General Manager, you'll partner in creating an environment that fosters ownership, creativity, and constructive communication. Your guidance will empower your team to fulfill our customer promise each day. You'll sweep us off our feet if… You know fulfillment or distribution center operations inside and out, so much so that some may call you an expert You're goal-obsessed and challenge yourself to exceed them every day You're data driven and understand how to leverage the information available to solve big problems You're a servant leader who coaches for success with compassion You're an authentic communicator and can develop meaningful connections with people inside and outside of the organization You're hyper-organized and are comfortable juggling a myriad of meetings You know how to manage through conflict and facilitate a cooperative solution that all can commit to You know the only constant is change and are eager to pursue continuous improvement You're familiar with Six Sigma, 5S, Asana, or other methodologies to simplify processes You're invigorated by challenges and are ready to engage at Fortune 1 scale You'll make an impact by: Developing talent into the next network superstar Achieving constant improvement, week over week and year over year Crushing VCPU to be the best in class Seeing the future - anticipating what's beyond the horizon or the domino effect of process changes Developing a toolbox of resources and relationships to empower you and your team to work together Cultivating an engaged, educated, and safe group of subject matter experts Becoming the resident "go-to" resource among your building and your peers Keeping our associates safe, regularly modeling, and educating what safe behaviors look like Creating the future of the Supply Chain industry, refining new processes and practices as you go The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process. Your schedule will be: Fulfillment and Distribution Centers operate 24/7 and business needs change seasonally. Your schedule requirements will be assigned but will align with business needs. Benefits & Perks: Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. Who We Are Join Walmart and your work could help over 260 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you''ll discover why we are a world leader in sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.