Walmart

Manager, Safety Strategy

Walmart$80K — $155K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of safety training, audits, and accident prevention experience in complex operations.
  • OSHA certification or equivalent demonstrating regulatory compliance expertise.
  • Strong leadership capabilities to mentor and develop safety teams.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and fostering consensus.
  • Ability to analyze accidents and implement corrective actions to enhance safety performance.
  • Proficiency in building strategic relationships with external transportation partners.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead safety meetings and recognition events to promote a safety-first culture.
  • Develop strategies and presentations to align stakeholders on safety objectives.
  • Monitor carrier compliance and report emerging safety trends to leadership.
  • Build relationships with transportation leaders to enhance overall safety standards.
  • Oversee and ensure adherence to carrier qualification processes and safety standards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement safety improvements.
  • Coach and develop associates to achieve high safety performance standards.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Financial benefits such as 401(k), stock purchasing options, and company-paid life insurance.
  • Comprehensive paid time off policy covering vacation, parental leave, and sick leave.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage included.
  • Education benefits covering tuition, books, and fees for programs from high school to bachelor's degrees.
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
Role summary:

The (USA) Manager, Safety Strategy leads the development and execution of comprehensive safety initiatives within transportation operations. This role involves planning safety events, conducting audits, and delivering strategic presentations to align stakeholders and promote compliance with company standards. The manager fosters strong partnerships with external carriers and internal teams to enhance safety culture and drive continuous improvement. By leveraging data and collaboration, this position ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and supports the company's commitment to operational excellence, integrity, and a safe working environment for all associates and partners.
What you'll do:
  • Plan and lead safety meetings, accident reviews, and safety recognition events to promote a strong safety culture.
  • Develop and deliver clear presentations and strategies to align stakeholders and management on safety objectives.
  • Monitor and report on carrier compliance and emerging safety trends to leadership.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external transportation leaders and carriers to enhance safety and capacity.
  • Oversee carrier qualification processes and ensure adherence to company safety standards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to identify improvement opportunities and support continuous safety enhancements.
  • Provide coaching and development to associates, fostering accountability and high performance.

What you'll bring:
  • Proven experience in safety training, safety audits, and accident prevention within complex operational environments.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop, and motivate teams to achieve safety goals.
  • OSHA certification or equivalent safety qualification demonstrating expertise in regulatory compliance.
  • Proficiency in conducting accident analysis and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively engage stakeholders and drive consensus.
  • Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with external partners and internal business units.
  • Strong analytical skills to monitor safety performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.


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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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








Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related area and 2 years' experience in logistics, supply chain, business, or related area.
Option 2: 4 years' experience in logistics, supply chain, business, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Carrier procurement and/or carrier management., Prior experience with laws, regulations, and safety rules regarding materials from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Prior work experience with carrier monitoring systems (for example, Truckstop, Carrier 411, Highway, DAT, TIA Watchdog).

Primary Location...

814 Respect Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America

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