Area Manager

AT WAL-MART, OUR PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

At Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest retailer, Our People Make the Difference! Recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “Most Admired” companies in the world. If you enjoy working with people, now is the time to join this fast-paced growing organization. We are currently seeking an Area Manager for our Grocery Distribution Center in (Gordonsville, VA ) located 20 miles west of Charlottesville, VA.

As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operation within specific functional areas (i.e. shipping, receiving, orderfilling, etc.). These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, manpower planning, time management, workflow planning and administering constructive discipline when required.

Successful candidates must possess:

• 2 years of Distribution or related experience.
• Ability to manage 35+ people.
• Effective communication of goals and interplay of ideas and concepts.
• Competent knowledge of computer fundamentals including MS Word and Excel.
• Exhibit excellent time management skills with the ability to achieve maximum effectiveness.
• Demonstrate ability to think along constructive original lines.
• Willingness to learn as well as teach.
• Strong work ethic.
• Assertiveness without being overly aggressive.
• Team player.
• Positive, upbeat, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Willingness to maintain high level of involvement in day to day workflow.
• Servant leadership.
REQUIREMENTS
Relationships:

• Reports directly to Operations Manager.
• Indirectly reports to Assistant General Manager and General Manager.
• Responsible for Assistant Coaches (hourly supervisors) and hourly associates.

Besides competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits program. This includes Profit Sharing, 401(k), Associate Stock Purchase plans, health insurance, performance-based bonuses, merchandise discounts, holiday pay, scholarship programs and much more.