Senior Director, Safety Strategy & Training – Facilities Maintenance at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Facilities Management, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience setting multi-year vision for safety, technical training, and workforce development, aligning with enterprise priorities and budgets
  • Proven leadership in coaching, developing high-performing teams of safety managers, learning designers, and program managers, including building succession plans
  • Ability to influence in a large, matrixed organization, driving clarity, accountability, and adoption from frontline to senior leaders
  • Expertise in building cross-functional partnerships with areas like Enterprise Safety & Compliance, Legal, HR/People, Walmart Academy/L&D, Risk Management, Asset Protection, Environmental Compliance/EHS, Labor Relations, Procurement, Finance, Technology/Data, Real Estate, Design & Construction, Operations, and Supply Chain
  • Knowledge of safety management systems for maintenance activities (e.g., electrical work, HVAC/R, ammonia refrigeration, working at height, hot work, confined space, LOTO/energy control, contractor safety)
  • Familiarity with Human & Organizational Performance (HOP), Just Culture, risk assessment, SIF prevention, leading indicators (near-miss, safety observations, JHAs, critical-control verification), TRIR/DART, audits, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
  • Experience architecting career pathways for skilled trades (e.g., HVAC/R, Electrical, Plumbing, Controls/BAS, General Facilities) and building learning ecosystems (competency models, skills matrices, OJT/mentorship, micro-learning, simulations/VR, Kirkpatrick/Phillips evaluation)
  • Partnerships with community colleges, trade schools, credentialing bodies (e.g., EPA 608, NATE, NCCER), and experience expanding registered apprenticeship programs, bootcamps, and upskilling/reskilling initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Set the multi-year vision for safety, technical training, and workforce development for the Maintenance & Facilities organization; align goals with enterprise priorities and budget
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of safety managers, learning designers, and program managers; build succession plans and a strong bench
  • Influence across a large, matrixed organization—driving clarity, accountability, and adoption from frontline technicians to senior leaders
  • Build deep, operating-level partnerships with Enterprise Safety & Compliance, Legal, HR/People, Walmart Academy/L&D, Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation, Asset Protection, Environmental Compliance/EHS, Labor Relations, Procurement, Finance, Technology/Data, Real Estate, Design & Construction, Operations, and Supply Chain
  • Co-author policies, standards, and guidance with Enterprise Safety & Compliance and Legal; ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and a Just Culture/HOP approach
  • Partner with HR and Walmart Academy to translate career pathways into recruiting, onboarding, apprenticeship, credentialing, and instructor-led/OJT programs; coordinate with People Analytics on skills and staffing insights
  • Work with Real Estate, Design, and Construction to embed “design for maintainability and safety” into new builds and remodels; drive safer access, isolation, and standardization
  • Align with Procurement on contractor safety qualification, specialized vendors, PPE/technology standards, and training providers; ensure commercial terms reinforce safety and competency expectations
  • Coordinate with Finance and Technology/Data teams to integrate safety and training metrics into enterprise dashboards and planning cycles
  • Own the safety management system for maintenance activities (e.g., electrical work, HVAC/R, ammonia refrigeration, working at height, hot work, confined space, LOTO/energy control, contractor safety)
  • Establish and govern enterprise standards, life-saving rules, and critical controls; modernize policies to reflect Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) and a Just Culture
  • Deploy risk assessment and SIF (Serious Injury & Fatality) prevention programs; scale leading indicators (near-miss, safety observations, JHAs, critical-control verification) and reduce TRIR/DART
  • Conduct assurance through audits and field verifications; lead root cause analysis and corrective-action effectiveness reviews for high-risk events
  • Architect clear, stackable career pathways for skilled trades (e.g., Apprentice → Tech I/II → Senior/Master Tech → Lead/Supervisor → Manager) across HVAC/R, Electrical, Plumbing, Controls/BAS, General Facilities
  • Build a modern learning ecosystem—competency models, skills matrices, OJT/mentorship, micro-learning, simulations/VR where applicable, and robust evaluation (Kirkpatrick/Phillips)
  • Partner with community colleges, trade schools, and credentialing bodies (e.g., EPA 608, NATE, NCCER) and expand registered apprenticeship programs to deepen talent pipelines
  • Launch pre-hire bootcamps, transition-to-trades pathways (e.g., military, second-career), and upskilling/reskilling programs to close critical skill gaps

Skills

Safety Strategy
Training Programs
Workforce Development
Leadership
Team Coaching
Succession Planning
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Policy Development
Regulatory Compliance
Just Culture
HOP
Career Pathways
Apprenticeship Programs
People Analytics
Risk Management

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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