(USA) Senior Manager, Material Handling Equipment Controls

Posted: 2026-09-21

Location: BENTONVILLE, AR, United States

Salary: $80000 - $155000/year

Type: Full time / Regular/Permanent

Company: Walmart

Role summary: The Senior Manager, Material Handling Equipment Controls, leads operational excellence initiatives to optimize equipment performance and reliability within supply chain processes. This role oversees vendor management, business process improvements, and crisis response strategies while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position requires strong technical acumen to guide electrical design and software product management efforts. By fostering cross-functional collaboration and leveraging data-driven insights, the role drives continuous improvement and innovation to enhance facility operations and support organizational goals effectively.

About the team: The team comprises subject matter experts focused on supporting the Supply Chain network by delivering insights on loss elimination and operational efficiency. They collaborate across functions to enhance vendor relationships, ensure quality assurance, and drive continuous improvement in material handling equipment service. Emphasizing operational excellence and change management, the team proactively addresses challenges to maintain seamless network operations. Their expertise in crisis management and technical acumen enables reliable solutions, fostering a high-performing environment aligned with organizational goals and strengthening effective vendor and network support.

What you'll do: Lead operational excellence initiatives by evaluating industry practices and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance. Manage vendor relationships, ensuring quality standards, performance monitoring, and resolution of discrepancies. Drive business process improvements by analyzing workflows, reducing waste, and supporting change management efforts. Oversee crisis management protocols, maintaining critical contact lists and participating in scenario planning. Guide reliability management and quality assurance activities to improve product performance and compliance. Utilize data analytics to inform decisions, monitor budgets, and present actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies, communicate effectively, and support organizational goals.

What you'll bring: Proven expertise in operational excellence with the ability to evaluate and improve cross-functional processes. Strong vendor management skills, including supplier performance monitoring and contract negotiation. Experience leading business process improvements to reduce waste and enhance efficiency. Ability to manage crisis situations and implement effective resolution strategies. Technical acumen in electrical design, troubleshooting, and integration of material handling equipment. Proficiency in software product management and testing within complex operational environments. Advanced data analytics capabilities to drive insights and support decision-making. Demonstrated leadership in project delivery, budgeting, and quality assurance. 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 $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :- Stock