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Walmart Canada · 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Production and Planning – Automation Operations

Shafter, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$114K/yr - $172K/yr

3+ years exp

Walmart Canada is a leading retail corporation, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for Production and Planning in Automation Operations. The role involves developing and leading production operations, ensuring quality and efficiency, and collaborating with various teams to meet business needs.

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Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and leads production operations across all automation shifts and schedules to maintain adequate inventory levels, maximize production efficiencies, and meet customer fulfillment requirements

Collaborates with site leadership and Home Office teams to develop weekly production plans that align with utilization goals and service level expectations

Drives strategies to ensure production quality by communicating issues and discrepancies to teams and leadership, reporting changes in schedules, forecasts, and inventory (for example, shortages, overages, expedites)

Utilizes multiple software systems to manage and track inventory, cycle time, and pallets designated for delivery to stores and clubs

Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners

Analyzes site performance and variances to identify process improvement opportunities

Coordinates planned downtime windows with maintenance

Monitors and improves key performance indicators (KPIs) (for example, OEE, throughput, fault rates, cost per case)

Collaborates with cross-functional partners to resolve inventory issues

Drives the execution of multiple business and financial plans and projects

Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning

Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy

Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events

Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace

Respect the Individual: Builds high-performing teams; embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported and connected through a culture of belonging; creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform

Respect the Individual: Works collaboratively; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence

Respect the Individual: Attracts and retains the best talent; empowers and develops talent; and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments

Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance, models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving)

Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent

Serve Our Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer first; considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop; and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans

Serve Our Customers and Members: Makes decisions based on data, insights, and analysis; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans

Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; demonstrates courage and resilience; and encourages learning from mistakes

Qualification

Warehouse automation systemsOperational KPIsData visualization toolsBachelor’s degree in businessAPICS CIPM certificationLean Six Sigma certificationTeam buildingLeadershipMentoring

Required

2 years' experience in warehouse automation systems and operational KPIs or 2 years' experience leading operations across multiple shifts

Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (for example, Power BI, Tableau and AI tools)

Bachelor's degree in business or related area or equivalent experience in operations/distribution/logistics/retail OR 3 year's experience as a Walmart Supply Chain Operations Manager supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing associates; managing associate workload; and participating in the hiring and promotion of associates OR 3 years' experience in an operations/distribution/logistics/retail environment, supervising, evaluating, mentoring, and developing managers/supervisors; managing workload

Preferred

APICS CIPM certification

Bachelor's degree in engineering

experience leading operations across multiple shifts or experience in warehouse automation and operational KPIs

Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement training

Benefits

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.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.