(USA) Manager II, Process Engineer - Supply Chain

Walmart • Minooka, IL

6d • $104,000 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role leads process improvement initiatives within a Distribution Center, focusing on eliminating quality losses and deviations. The Process Engineer will utilize tools like 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies, aligning with Walmart's Performance System (WPS) and Network Process Structure. Responsibilities include submitting deviations to playbooks, providing input to improvement teams, managing project execution, and building the capability of other managers and associates. The role also involves creating quality loss profile analyses, performance metrics, and gap analyses for WPS integration. Additionally, the Process Engineer will lead quality-related savings projects, support Department Managers with WPS programs, drive KPI improvements, create standard work to reduce process variation, and review process improvement projects. The position requires coordinating job-related activities, developing stakeholder relationships, supporting business needs, identifying improvement opportunities, promoting continuous learning, and providing supervision and development for associates, including hiring, training, and mentoring, while fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• 3 years’ experience in Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical skills
• Process or Value Stream Simulation knowledge
• Demonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long term savings

Nice To Haves

• Process Improvement experience in a Total Performance Management (or related program) environment
• Six Sigma - Certification

Responsibilities

• Leads process improvement tools and methods, such as 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies, focusing on eliminating quality losses and deviations in an area within a Distribution Center according to Network Process Structure, using Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs.
• Compiles and submits deviations to existing One Best Way playbooks.
• Provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities.
• Assists with the tactical deployment of the Quality Excellence WPS program methodology.
• Manages project execution of top quality losses in the functional area.
• Assists in building the capability of other area managers and associates.
• Contributes to the creation of area quality loss profile analysis and performance metrics.
• Develops gap analysis to support WPS integration.
• Leads quality-related savings projects within the area of responsibility by taking loss out of the process.
• Supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements within the process area.
• Delivers expected functional area results through Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis and loss elimination.
• Creates standard work to reduce process variation.
• Assists with the review and response of quality-focused process improvement projects owned by area managers.
• Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders.
• Supports plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs.
• Identifies and communicates goals and objectives, and builds accountability for and measures progress in achieving results.
• Identifies and addresses improvement opportunities, demonstrates adaptability, and promotes continuous learning.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity, and implements related action plans.
• Utilizes and supports the Open Door Policy and provides direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• PTO (including sick leave)
• Parental leave
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Voting leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
• Live Better U program: Walmart-paid education (high school through bachelor’s degrees, certificates, and English Language Learning). Tuition, books, and fees fully covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager