Vincia Jackson
Vincia Jackson is a dynamic operations leader with over a decade of experience driving performance, building high-performing teams, and championing inclusive leadership across the manufacturing, logistics, and retail industries. Currently serving as an Assistant General Manager at Walmart’s Next Generation Fulfillment Center, Vincia is known for her strategic mindset, process optimization skills, and her unwavering commitment to psychological safety and team development. Prior to Walmart, she held senior roles at Amazon, Sonoco, PepsiCo, and General Mills, where she consistently led complex operations and improvement initiatives, specializing in quality control, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Vincia holds an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where she was actively involved in organizations like SWE and NSBE. A passionate advocate for equity and empowerment, she has served on multiple advisory boards and community initiatives, including Per Scholas and the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance. Whether launching Lean In Circles or mentoring emerging talent, Vincia leads with purpose, precision, and a deep belief in the power of inclusive leadership to drive meaningful change.
• #IamRemarkable Facilitator
• Quality Trainer
• Supervisory Leader Course
• Better Process Control School
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Emergency Responder - Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
• New Jersey Institute of Technology- B.S.
• Quantic School of Business and Technology- M.B.A.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the resilience and guidance of my Haitian immigrant mother, who supported me through multiple shifts in my academic journey as I searched for my path. Growing up in a culturally rich, food-centered household helped shape my passion for merging culture with engineering, ultimately leading me to exciting opportunities at Clorox and Hormel, where I gained hands-on experience and learned to navigate both executive spaces and operations with professionalism and purpose.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received was, “You are it”—a reminder to have the confidence to take on intimidating challenges, stay humble, and always be willing to grow, even when stepping into unfamiliar environments.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in supply chain right now is navigating economic shifts and tariffs, but a key opportunity lies in recognizing and leveraging transferable skills—especially as the talent pool becomes more diverse and adaptable across industries.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are relationship-building, continuous growth, and the courage to take leaps of faith—even when it's uncomfortable. As a woman in upper management, I've learned the importance of speaking up, finding community, and celebrating not just personal wins, but the successes of others as well.