Senior Manager, Functional Packaging - Structural Packaging

# Senior Manager Functional Packaging - Structural Packaging

Location: Bentonville, AR

At Walmart, were reimagining how packaging delivers value - for customers, for operations, and for the planet. As a Senior Manager, Structural Packaging, youll lead packaging strategy, innovation, and execution for Walmart Brands, driving continuous improvement across packaging design, production, content, and supplier partnerships.

This is a highly visible leadership role for a strategic operator who thrives at the intersection of packaging innovation, operational excellence, and people leadership.

## What youll do...

### Drive Packaging Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive packaging innovation and continuous improvement opportunities to deliver cost efficiency and customer experience improvements.
• Maintain awareness of packaging technologies, industry standards, and automation trends to inform distribution and operational improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally to anticipate execution risks and improve packaging performance across the lifecycle.

### Lead Sustainable Packaging Specifications, Print Execution & Supplier Strategy

• Partner with stakeholders to incorporate sustainable packaging considerations into specifications and supplier expectations as applicable.
• Advance material-reduction and recyclability initiatives while balancing performance needs, shelf readiness, and total cost.
• Engage suppliers on sustainable material innovation, testing, and documentation to support responsible packaging decisions.
• Provide input to packaging supplier selection by assessing capabilities, quality, performance, capacity, geography, equipment, and cost.
• Monitor supplier and packaging performance metrics and provide estimate/should-cost inputs to support decision-making.
• Provide technical print execution leadership across relevant formats (e.g., flexo, gravure, offset, digital), including color alignment, troubleshooting, and process optimization through commercialization.
• Lead proofing and press readiness activities, proof strategy, print trials, press checks as needed, and first-article approvals to support repeatable quality and on-time launches.

### Own Packaging Execution Governance & Brand Consistency

• Develop and maintain packaging material and print standards (e.g., substrates, structures, coatings, inks, finishes, tolerances) to promote consistent execution across the Walmart Brands portfolio.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support packaging compliance and print specifications in accordance with applicable requirements (e.g., EPR guidance, restricted substances, recyclability guidance, and print quality requirements).
• Guide material performance work by validating fit-for-purpose structures against evolving supply chain conditions (e.g., lead times, shortages, network changes) and customer needs (e.g., ease of use, durability, sustainability expectations), balancing quality and cost targets.

### Ensure Quality Compliance & Issue Resolution

• Help identify and address packaging specifications, material, and print quality discrepancies by partnering with business teams and coordinating resources.
• Lead supplier and partner communication to support consistent execution of packaging specifications, print requirements, and applicable compliance standards.

### Lead Teams & Execute Business Plans

• Lead multiple business plans and projects by setting priorities, removing obstacles, tracking performance, and adjusting plans as needed.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate packaging strategy and direction.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through hiring, coaching, performance management, and recognition.
• Champion a culture of belonging and associate development while fostering a collaborative team-based culture.

## What Youll Bring...

• Deep experience in packaging innovation, production, and supplier management.
• Strong understanding of packaging operations, cost structures, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical, communication, and influence skills.
• Comfort operating in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments.

### Benefits & Perks Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include:

• 401k match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• Multiple health plans
• And much more.

### Equal Opportunity Employer Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas, and opinions, while welcoming all people. Walmart Inc. participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws.

### Who We Are Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune 1 company. But youll quickly find were a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the worlds most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and youll discover why we are a world leader in a culture of belonging, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, youll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.

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 401k, 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 One.Walmart.

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sams Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelors 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.

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include 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.

• Bachelors degree in Packaging, Business, or related field and 4 years experience in packaging, procurement, engineering, project management, or related field; OR
• 6 years experience in packaging, procurement, engineering, project management, or related field.

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## Preferred Qualifications

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

• Supervising Associates
• Masters Business
• Masters Packaging

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## Primary Location

1700 SE 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.