(USA) Senior Manager, Packaging
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What you'll do...Role summary: This position does not currently support immigration sponsorship.
The Senior Manager, Packaging leads continuous improvement and innovation initiatives to enhance packaging efficiency and reduce costs. This role oversees supplier defect reduction efforts and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en
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sure consistent communication. The position drives multiple business plans, manages packaging content development, and resolves operational challenges. Additionally, it provides leadership and development for associates, fostering a high-performing team environment. The role requires strong project management and communication skills to support Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and customer value.
About the team:
The Packaging Product Development team is a focused group within Walmart’s Quality organization, specializing in packaging engineering and innovation. They design and enhance packaging solutions that improve automation readiness, reduce defects, and increase operational efficiency across the supply chain. Collaborating with suppliers, merchants, and cross-functional teams, they address complex packaging challenges to optimize product flow and support long-term automation strategies. This team plays a vital role in advancing packaging processes that contribute to a faster, safer, and more reliable supply chain experience, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout Walmart’s distribution network.
What you'll do:
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and packaging innovation to enhance process efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage packaging defect reduction efforts by evaluating resources, quality control, equipment specifications, and cost management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain consistent packaging content for suppliers.
• Resolve packaging content issues by coordinating solutions and establishing best practices and standards.
• Drive execution of business strategy by identifying needs, removing obstacles, and measuring performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to build a high-performing packaging team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and Walmart’s packaging requirements.
What you'll bring:
• Extensive experience in packaging engineering with a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to manage packaging production, including resource allocation, quality control, and cost management.
• Expertise in developing and implementing packaging solutions aligned with industry standards and automation requirements.
• Strong project management skills to lead multiple supplier plans and cross-functional initiatives effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with design teams, business partners, and suppliers.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Commitment to ethical standards, integrity, and supporting company values in all business practices.
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 informatio