Area Manager - Maintenance (Fashion, Import, Print Solutions, Regional, Returns, Sam''''''''s, Wm.Com)

Maintenance Area Manager / Maintenance Operations Manager

Role Summary

The Maintenance Area Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of a distribution center maintenance team, ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of critical facility and warehouse equipment. This role oversees maintenance programs for material handling equipment, electrical and mechanical systems, refrigeration equipment, and building infrastructure while driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and cost management. The ideal candidate is a people-focused leader who can develop high-performing teams, improve equipment uptime, optimize maintenance processes, and support the facility's operational goals through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.

About the Team

The Maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping Walmart's supply chain moving. By maintaining the equipment, systems, and infrastructure that power our distribution network, the team enables safe, efficient, and reliable operations for associates, customers, and members. Working in a fast-paced environment, the team partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Asset Protection leaders to drive equipment reliability, improve productivity, and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental standards. Through innovation, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement, the team helps deliver world-class service across Walmart's distribution network.

What You'll Do

Lead Maintenance Operations

• Oversee daily maintenance operations to ensure the reliability and performance of warehouse equipment and facility systems.
• Manage maintenance programs for material handling equipment, electrical systems, pneumatic systems, air compressors, refrigeration equipment, and building infrastructure.
• Prioritize work, assign resources, and coordinate schedules to support operational goals and minimize downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement solutions to improve reliability and efficiency.

Drive Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, NFPA, environmental, hazardous waste, storm water, and other applicable regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring associates are properly trained and operating in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and corrective action planning to maintain safe working conditions.
• Support and enforce maintenance standards and regulatory requirements across the facility.

Develop and Lead Talent

• Build and lead a high-performing maintenance team through coaching, feedback, and development.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance management, and succession planning activities.
• Identify training needs and support associate growth through mentoring and career development opportunities.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

Improve Operational Performance

• Analyze maintenance metrics, equipment trends, and business reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, reduce downtime, and enhance service levels.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and improve facility performance.
• Implement new technologies and maintenance best practices to improve operational effectiveness.

Manage Financial Performance

• Monitor maintenance expenses, capital projects, and asset utilization within assigned areas.
• Track operational and financial performance against budget and business objectives.
• Develop and execute plans to optimize costs while maintaining high levels of service and equipment reliability.
• Utilize reporting and data analysis to support informed business decisions.

What You'll Bring

• Experience leading maintenance operations within a distribution, manufacturing, supply chain, industrial, or logistics environment.
• Knowledge of facility systems, material handling equipment, refrigeration systems, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience managing safety programs and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated success developing teams and building an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data to drive decision-making and improve performance.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, and maintenance-related expenses.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Commitment to Walmart's values of integrity, inclusion, customer service, and excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical function within Walmart's supply chain network while developing teams, improving operational performance, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of facility assets. 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 $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock