(USA) Senior Manager, Production - Manufacturing

Reference: R-2661939Posted: 2026-09-29Location: VALDOSTA, GA, United StatesSalary: $89500 - $192500/yearType: Full time / Regular/PermanentCompany: WalmartBusiness Segment: ManufacturingDevelops and executes overall production plans in partnership with the Director, Production by translating customer requirements into daily and weekly production schedules. Confirms that all appropriate materials are available to supply production lines. Adjusts plans in response to demand, supply, and capacity changes. Escalates risks to customer service. Supervises and develops Production Supervisors by assigning duties and production priorities. Establishes performance expectations and conducts regular performance evaluations. Coaches for success and improvement. Monitors overall plant performance to ensure daily operations meet both production and business goals. Partners with the Maintenance Leadership Team by developing work priorities. Identifies maintenance work windows for production areas. Coordinates planned downtime against the production schedule. Minimizes disruption to output. Collaborates with the Continuous Improvement team by supporting associate-driven improvement teams focused on production. Identifies and prioritizes improvement opportunities. Implements and sustains process changes on the line. Ensures all production areas, including facility, equipment, and personnel, comply with Safety and Food Safety regulations by maintaining a safe work environment. Verifies product wholesomeness. Sustains audit readiness. Addresses identified gaps according to company policies and procedures. 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:

• 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; helps to attract the best talent.
• Works as a team; builds strong and trusting relationships; communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• Strengthens the team by helping, developing and mentoring others; 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.
• 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.
• Makes decisions based reliable information; balances short- and long-term priorities; and considers how own work impacts the team's ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders.

Strive for Excellence:

• Displays curiosity and a desire to learn; takes calculated risks; and demonstrates courage and resilience.
• Drives continuous improvements; is open to and uses new technologies and skills; and supports others through change.

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 . 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 $89,500.00 - $192,500.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• StockMinimum qualifications["Option 1: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related area and 5 years' experience in progressive leadership roles in a manufacturing environment.Option 2: 8 years' experience in manufacturing, food processing, or dairy processing."]Preferred qualifications["10 years' experience in Safe Quality Foods (SQF) or other Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) formats, Clean in Place/Clean Out of Place (CIP/COP) and other sanitation equipment, writing and maintaining standard operating procedures, or writing and maintaining Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures."]