Position Summary...Senior Manager, Functional Packaging - Structural Packaging
Location: Bentonville, AR
This is a highly visible leadership role for a strategic operator who thrives at the intersection of packaging innovation, operational excellence, and people leadership.
What you'll do...Drive Packaging Innovation & Continuous Improvement- Drive packaging innovation and continuous improvement opportunities to deliver cost, efficiency, and customer experience improvements.
- Maintain awareness of packaging technologies, industry standards, and automation trends to inform distribution and operational improvements.
- Partner cross-functionally to anticipate execution risks and improve packaging performance across the lifecycle.
Lead Sustainable Packaging Specifications, Print Execution & Supplier Strategy - Partner with stakeholders to incorporate sustainable packaging considerations into specifications and supplier expectations, as applicable.
- Advance material-reduction and recyclability initiatives while balancing performance needs, shelf readiness, and total cost.
- Engage suppliers on sustainable material innovation, testing, and documentation to support responsible packaging decisions.
- Provide input to packaging supplier selection by assessing capabilities, quality performance, capacity, geography, equipment, and cost.
- Monitor supplier and packaging performance metrics and provide estimate/should-cost inputs to support decision-making.
- Provide technical print execution leadership across relevant formats (e.g., flexo, gravure, offset, digital), including color alignment, troubleshooting, and process optimization through commercialization.
- Lead proofing and press readiness activities (proof strategy, print trials/press checks as needed, and first-article approvals) to support repeatable quality and on-time launches.
Own Packaging Execution Governance & Brand Consistency - Develop and maintain packaging material and print standards (e.g., substrates, structures, coatings, inks, finishes, tolerances) to promote consistent execution across the Walmart Brands portfolio.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support packaging compliance and print specifications in accordance with applicable requirements (e.g., EPR guidance, restricted substances, recyclability guidance, and print quality requirements).
- Guide material performance work by validating fit-for-purpose structures against evolving supply chain conditions (e.g., lead times, shortages, network changes) and customer needs (e.g., ease of use, durability, sustainability expectations), balancing quality and cost targets.
Ensure Quality, Compliance & Issue Resolution - Help identify and address packaging specifications, material, and print quality discrepancies by partnering with business teams and coordinating resources.
- Lead supplier and partner communication to support consistent execution of packaging specifications, print requirements, and applicable compliance standards.
Lead Teams & Execute Business Plans - Lead multiple business plans and projects by setting priorities, removing obstacles, tracking performance, and adjusting plans as needed.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate packaging strategy and direction.
- Build and develop high-performing teams through hiring, coaching, performance management, and recognition.
- Champion a culture of belonging and associate development while fostering a collaborative, team-based culture.
What You'll Bring... - Deep experience in packaging innovation, production, and supplier management.
- Strong understanding of packaging operations, cost structures, and industry standards.
- Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical, communication, and influence skills.
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments.
Benefits & Perks: Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications: BachelorΓÇÖs degree in Packaging, Business, or related field and 4 yearsΓÇÖ experience in packaging, procurement, engineering, project management, or related field OR 6 yearsΓÇÖ experience in packaging, procurement, engineering, project management, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Supervising Associates
Masters: Business, Masters: Packaging
Primary Location...1700 Se 5th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
