(USA) Production Supervisor, Manufacturing (M-F, 1st shift, Line 8)

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring associates utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas by ensuring floors are free of debris, equipment is operational, and potential safety hazards are promptly addressed.
• Request materials, supplies, replacement parts, and repair services as needed to support production operations.
• Manage the daily operations of the production area by planning and establishing work schedules, staffing assignments, and production priorities.
• Monitor and evaluate operations, programs, processes, and practices to ensure quality, efficiency, and overall effectiveness.
• Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects, damage, or malfunctions and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Assist with production sequencing and scheduling to meet production goals while providing superior customer service.
• Ensure the timely and appropriate resolution of associate performance concerns through coaching, feedback, and corrective action when necessary.
• Complete, review, and analyze departmental reports to monitor operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by supporting Lean manufacturing principles, documenting best practices, and implementing process improvements.
• Participate in onboarding and ongoing training to develop associate knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Provide guidance on process improvements related to waste reduction, quality management, productivity, and operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities by:
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Supporting business plans and initiatives that meet customer and organizational needs.
  • Identifying and communicating goals and objectives.
  • Building accountability and measuring progress toward expected results.
  • Identifying and addressing process improvement opportunities.
  • Demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by:
  • Hiring, onboarding, and training new associates.
  • Coaching and mentoring team members.
  • Assigning work and monitoring performance.
  • Recognizing accomplishments and contributions.
  • Promoting an inclusive workplace where associates feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by:
  • Implementing action plans that support company initiatives.
  • Utilizing and promoting the Open Door Policy.
  • Providing guidance on applying company policies in daily business practices.
  • Supporting Walmart's mission, values, and culture.

Walmart Leadership Expectations

Respect the Individual

• Build high-performing teams by embracing diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives.
• Foster a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, connected, and empowered through a culture of belonging.
• Create opportunities for all associates to develop, thrive, and perform at their highest potential.
• Build strong, collaborative, and trusting relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Communicate with energy, positivity, and purpose to motivate and influence others.
• Attract, develop, empower, and retain top talent while recognizing and celebrating associate contributions and accomplishments.

Act with Integrity

• Maintain and promote the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Model Walmart's values while fostering a culture of accountability and trust.
• Hold oneself and others accountable for delivering results the right way.
• Support Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by:
  • Creating a culture of belonging.
  • Eliminating waste.
  • Supporting sustainability initiatives.
  • Participating in community engagement and local giving opportunities.
• Demonstrate humility, self-awareness, honesty, fairness, and transparency in all interactions and decisions.

Serve Our Customers and Members

• Deliver results while consistently putting the customer first.
• Understand and adapt to changing customer shopping behaviors and preferences.
• Apply the Every Day Low Price (EDLP) and Every Day Low Cost (EDLC) business models when developing and executing operational plans.
• Make informed decisions using data, insights, and analytics.
• Balance short-term operational priorities with long-term business objectives.
• Consider the impact of decisions on customers, associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and the communities Walmart serves.

Strive for Excellence

• Demonstrate curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Take calculated risks, demonstrate courage and resilience, and encourage learning from mistakes.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Embrace and encourage the adoption of new technologies, systems, and skills.
• Lead associates through change by providing clear direction, coaching, and support.

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 $65,500.00 - $98,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

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

2 years’ supervisory experience in a related environment (for example, logistics / supply chain, dairy plant, food processing, manufacturing).
2 years’ experience in clerical-related responsibilities (for example, filing, data entry) and computer applications (for example, email, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Visio).

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, food science or related area., Packaging experience within a related environment (for example, dairy production, food processing, and manufacturing), supervisory experience in a dairy plant, food processing or manufacturing environment.

Primary Location...

20200 W 167th St, Olathe, KS 66062-0000, 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.