(USA) Senior Manager I, Reliability

Position Summary...

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. 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. 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.

What you'll do...

Manages accounts and partnerships with vendors by coordinating price negotiations for parts and services with Purchasing management interacting with vendor supplied project managers on major capital projects influencing vendors on service and warranty processes reviewing contracts for purchasing and projects to ensure cost scope and terms of condition are acceptable with senior management auditing vendor vetting processes and communicating with contracting team Manages protects and improves Walmart assets by supporting the regional operations team during the home office budgeting development and approval process monitoring capital spending plans and expense budgets with maintenance operations driving reliability and improved maintenance practices equipment enhancements and replacements auditing facility asset base for example building structure grounds parking lots material handling equipment energy center pump house retention ponds advising on condition of assets for future replacements and maintenance needs developing annual overhaul and retrofit plans to return deteriorated and degraded facilities and equipment to acceptable operating condition providing input to operations and maintenance to avoid future asset damage and developing budget forecasts for five year plan and annual capital and expense budgets with maintenance management for facilities within the region Provides leadership to the regional operating team and developing and supporting ongoing initiatives by participating in annual meetings travel weekly calls coordination of operational strategy utilization of assets to support volume changes and forecasting and establishment of standards developing and communicating key performance and financial indicators managing associate issues investigations grassroots issues human resource policies for the distribution centers DC recruiting and budgeting training managers on effective processes for preventative maintenance scheduling facilitating and setting agendas for regional communications including monthly conference calls procedure reviews and retrofit capital project Gantt chart development coordinating equipment replacement decisions based on volume and flow rates to maximize productivity analyzing equipment needs to insure maximum utilization of all assets prior to capital budgeting advising the home office human r Provides support and direction for maintenance department operation in the logistics network for example profit and loss maintenance management system equipment performance by visiting distribution centers working with management and other key associates to identify improvement opportunities implement ideas and develop corrective action plans influencing regional teams for example market teams Area Managers Supervisors in critical decisions coordinating with other home office departments for example Engineering Asset Protection Purchasing and Contract Administration to implement action plans and document results providing direct support for maintenance manager duties when additional local coverage is required and supportin