(USA) Manager II, Process Engineer - Supply Chain

Walmart • Hermiston, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role leads process improvement initiatives within a Distribution Center, utilizing various tools and methodologies to eliminate losses and enhance efficiency according to the Network Process Structure and Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs. The position involves analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), developing standard work to reduce process variation, and contributing to the ideation and replication of process improvement projects. The Manager II will lead savings projects, ensure compliance with company policies, and support the tactical deployment of the WPS program. This role also involves managing project execution for top losses, building the capabilities of other managers and associates, and supporting gap analysis for WPS integration. Additionally, the role requires coordinating and overseeing job-related activities, managing relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with customer and business needs. A key aspect of this role is providing supervision and development opportunities for associates, fostering a culture of belonging, and promoting continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• 3 years’ experience in Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• 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 (e.g., 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, time and motion studies) to eliminate losses in a Distribution Center.
• Delivers expected functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creating standard work.
• Assists with the review and response of process improvement projects owned by area managers.
• Applies new network One Best Way playbooks and provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication.
• Leads savings projects within the area of responsibility by taking loss out of the process.
• Promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Assists with the tactical deployment of the WPS program methodology.
• Manages project execution of top losses in the functional area.
• Assists in building the capability of other area managers and associates.
• Supports area loss profile analysis and performance metrics.
• Develops gap analysis to support WPS integration.
• Supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements.
• Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
• Supports plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs.
• Identifies and communicates goals and objectives, builds accountability for and measures progress in achieving results.
• Identifies and addresses improvement opportunities and 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.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• 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.
• Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• Attracts and retains the best talent, empowers and develops talent, and recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Delivers results while putting the customer first, considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop, and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models.
• Makes decisions based on data, insights, and analysis, balances short and long-term priorities, and considers various stakeholders when making plans.
• Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience, and encourages learning from mistakes.
• Drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• 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 expense reimbursement
• Surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates.

What This Job Offers

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