Assistant General Manager

Position Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, this position is responsible for directing the site operations managers in the overall fulfillment of distribution center (DC) operations. Ensures strategic operational plans are developed and implemented within the site, and analyzes and reports on the achievement of site key performance indicators (KPI’s).

What you'll do

Conducts operational analyses of the receiving, order-filling, and shipping functions to ensure efficiency and effective coordination between the functions. Identifies improvement opportunities and submits recommendations to maximize current operations or plan for operational changes.

Collects, reviews, and analyzes operational information [key performance indicators (KPI’s), TPR, budget reports, operational expenditures and other controls] on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Works with operations managers to define, coordinate, and develop solutions for department or area specific requirements and problems.

In coordination with General Manager, researches new operations processes in terms of the capital and human resources required. Develops equipment layout, work process and/or technology utilization specifications that meet output requirements to maximize material logistics processes.

Identifies and manages priorities to ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded. Participates in and may delegate or manage responsibilities of special projects or task forces.

Provides ongoing support, coaching and development of operations managers, including the establishment of annual performance objectives, conducting performance discussions, making compensation recommendations, and conducting succession planning and skill development discussions.

Supports, develops, and trains direct reports on the interpretation and application of all employment related programs and procedures, including Health and Safety, in order to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and company policy. Ensures the active promotion of open communications and the Walmart way.

Ensures the smooth flow of communication between operations and the support functions in order to create consistency and clarity of direction on operational projects and priorities and awareness of support function requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Age – 18 or older

Preferred Qualifications

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location

6800 Maritz Drive, Mississauga, ON L5W 1W2, Canada