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Position Overview: The Senior Manager of Safety – Supply Chain Support be responsible for overseeing different safety related projects that are being deployed to Supply Chain. This position will be focused on addressing top risk items identified through proactive assessments, ensuring compliance and safety reviews are conducted for new processes, equipment installs, and design implementations.
Essential Functions
An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Conduct regular facility inspections and audits to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
Facilitate the successful implementation of safety projects across Supply Chain, ensuring seamless integration and effective risk management.
Collaborate with site leadership and Asset Protection teams to address high-risk incidents, implementing solutions and strategies to prevent future occurrences.
Coordinate with cross-functional departments to deploy new programs, equipment, and process changes, ensuring effective communication and associate training.
Partner with vendors to source and deploy cutting-edge safety technologies, enhancing the safety of our associates and customers.
Develop and deliver engaging safety training programs, fostering a culture of safety excellence and Walmart policy compliance among associates.
Attend scheduled Network safety incident calls to provide support and expertise in resolving safety incidents within your assigned area.
Stay current on the latest safety standards and regulations, ensuring Walmart's safety policies and procedures are always up-to-date and compliant.
Support facility remodels, launches, and automation deployments by conducting comprehensive safety inspections, ensuring a safe and successful transition.
Evaluate new personal protective equipment and other devices to ensure effective risk mitigation and associate safety.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments to deliver impactful safety training and awareness programs, covering new hire orientation, refresher training, and specialized training for high-risk tasks.
Leadership Expectations
An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position
Leadership Presence: The senior manager should demonstrate a strong leadership presence, setting the tone for their work and inspiring others through their words and actions. They should be approachable, transparent, and fair in their decision-making.
Judgment: Use Appropriate Judgment: Identifies, reviews, and applies policies and procedures to make informed judgments. Identifies and uses facts, information, and expertise to set priorities and make informed decisions. Uses data and evidence to determine the causes of problems and develop solutions to address them.
Compliance: The senior manager should be knowledgeable about Walmart's policies and procedures, ensuring that all assessments, audits, and projects are conducted in compliance with these standards. They should be able to identify and mitigate any potential risks or compliance issues that may arise during their work.
Safety Focus: The senior manager should prioritize safety in all aspects of their work, ensuring that all assessments and audits are conducted with a focus on maintaining a safe working environment. They should be knowledgeable about Walmart's safety policies and procedures and ensure that all vendors and site leadership are aware of and adhere to these standards.
Planning and Improvement: Plan and Pursue Team-Based: Improvement Coordinates and aligns planning with organizational initiatives and direction. Looks at work plans and makes changes, as needed, to achieve team or work group objectives. Sets realistic timelines for goal accomplishment.
Improves work processes and practices to increase performance and results.
Influence and Communicate: Increase Commitment: Promotes ideas and links them to business needs and benefits. Builds trusting, cooperative relationships and alliances with others, inside and outside of the organization. Effectively communicates clear, up-to-date information on business plans and priorities (for example, change initiatives). Shares experience and ideas with associates across the organization.
Project Management: The senior manager should possess strong project management skills, able to effectively plan, execute, and track multiple projects simultaneously. They should be able to manage competing priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and ensure that all projects are completed on time and within budget.
Adaptability: The senior manager should be adaptable and flexible, able to adjust to changing priorities and circumstances. They should be able to think critically and creatively, finding solutions to complex problems and challenges.
Vendor Collaboration: The senior manager should be able to collaborate effectively with vendors, ensuring that all parties are aligned on project goals, timelines, and expectations. They should be able to build strong relationships with vendors and ensure that all vendors are held to the same high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
Communication: The senior manager should possess excellent communication skills, able to clearly convey expectations, provide feedback, and listen actively to others. They should be able to articulate complex ideas simply and be comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization, including site leadership.
Auditing and Assessments: The senior manager should be well-versed in auditing and assessment procedures, able to conduct thorough assessments of site operations and identify areas for improvement. They should be able to develop and implement corrective action plans to address any deficiencies identified during audits.
Results-Oriented: The senior manager should be focused on achieving results, setting clear goals and expectations for themselves and their teams. They should be able to measure performance, identify areas for improvement, and take corrective action as needed to ensure that all projects and assessments are completed successfully.
By upholding these leadership expectations, the senior manager will be well-positioned to excel in their role, driving success for Walmart and maintaining the highest standards of integrity, respect, and compliance.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
4 years' experience in Retail, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing environment.
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety Management, Audit, or related field;, AND 4 years' experience in the field of Audit, Investigations, or Environmental, Health and Safety within Supply Chain, Retail, Manufacturing, or related field.
Option 2: 6 years' experience in the field of Audit, Investigations, Safety or Environmental, Health and Safety within Supply Chain, Retail, Manufacturing, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
2 years' experience in Microsoft Office Suite; SharePoint and OneDrive.
1 or More Certifications such as Associate Safety Professional; Certified Safety Professional; or Non-degreed certifications Certified Safety Manager; or related
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.
About Walmart General/Not Function Specific
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability—and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries—all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
Benefits & Perks
Beyond our great compensation package, 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 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 diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you’ll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
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 $90,000.00-$180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Stock
Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, or related area.Option 2: 5 years’ experience in safety program management.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
CSP or ASP Certifications., Prior work experience in safety management and ergonomic assessment tools and software., Prior work experience in safety principles, regulations, and best practices.