Full-time 3rd Shift Area Manager, Level I - Optical Lab B-Shift Monday - Thursday 06:00pm - 04:00am

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

We are currently hiring for a full-time Area Manager, Level I- Optical Lab B-Shift working Monday through Thursday from 06:00pm - 04:00am for our Fayetteville, AR Optical Lab. Our manufacturing division focuses on delivering the Walmart Promise, “Live Better Save Money” in the realm of Optical eyewear manufacturing. Our commitment revolves around fostering a culture centered on safety, precision, outstanding service, and an unwavering dedication to continuous quality improvement. We have a strong robust partnership with the Walmart Vision Centers, allowing us to fulfill our Walmart mission of enhancing healthcare accessibility, convenience, and affordability for both our customers and the communities we proudly serve.

Who we are   

In-store operations is at the heart of Walmart and its success as a company; every role within the organization supports our Operators. With the largest retailer in the world, you can rest assured that you’ll be doing work that has a true impact as we serve more than 260 million customers each and every week.

As an Optical Lab Area Manager, you’ll meld your technical expertise with leadership, customer service, innovation, and human resources to help customers save money and live better. Are you ready to navigate the exciting, fast-paced world of retail at an unparalleled scale? 

Who we’re looking for   

• You’re comfortable at the helm. You understand that a successful team needs motivation, encouragement, and structure. 

• You’re put off by cubicles. Instead, you crave a dynamic environment that allows you to showcase your business acumen in more than just one area. 

• You understand that it’s a team that creates success and the gravity you have, as a leader, to change lives and make a difference. 

What you’ll do   

• This is the big leagues. You’ll support upwards of 50 associates and lead their development, having the opportunity to be a part of team success and individual wins. 

• Seen as a pivotal leader within the Optical organization, you’ll take part in hiring, promoting, coaching, training, or evaluation of your associates, helping others to achieve their career goals. 

• Whether it’s orders, inventory, or world class customer service, you’ll be delivering at a large scale and making a true impact. 

• Maintain quality and safety standards in area of responsibility by ensuring associates and supervisors are trained company policies and procedures; distributing and maintaining procedures and supporting documentation; monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, standards and area production goals; and identifying and resolving internal/external Customer associate, and supervisor concerns.

• Manage and develop associates and supervisors in area of responsibility by assigning duties and coordinating workloads; communicating goals, monitoring performance, and providing feedback; teaching and supporting company policies and procedures; and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, training, and evaluation of associates and supervisors.

• Manage financial aspects in area of responsibility by monitoring and tracking expenses; monitoring asset utilization; and preparing, reviewing, and/or analyzing business reports.

• Communicate with Customers, suppliers, and/or other Wal-Mart associates verbally or in writing.

What would support your success   

• 6 months’ experience as a Walmart Optical Supervisor or 1 year experience as a Walmart Non-Optical Supervisor or 2 years’ external work experience in a man