(USA) Manager II, Process Engineer - Supply Chain

Walmart•Los Lunas, NM

11d•$104,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads process improvement initiatives within a Distribution Center, utilizing tools like 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies to eliminate losses according to the Network Process Structure and Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs. The position involves delivering expected functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creating standard work to reduce process variation. The Manager II will also assist in reviewing and responding to process improvement projects owned by area managers, apply new network One Best Way playbooks, and provide input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities. A key responsibility is leading savings projects within the area of responsibility by removing loss from processes. The role promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity, while assisting with the tactical deployment of the WPS program methodology. The Manager II will manage project execution of top losses in the functional area, help build the capability of other area managers and associates, and support area loss profile analysis and performance metrics. Additionally, they will develop gap analysis to support WPS integration and assist Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements within their process area. The role requires coordinating, completing, and overseeing job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs, identifying and communicating goals and objectives, building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results, and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities. The Manager II will also demonstrate adaptability and promote continuous learning. Supervision and development of associates are key, including hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset. Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and supporting the company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity are critical, achieved by implementing related action plans, utilizing the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying these in business processes and practices. The role emphasizes respecting the individual by building high-performing teams, embracing differences, creating a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected, and creating opportunities for all associates to thrive. It also involves working collaboratively, building strong relationships, communicating with impact, energy, and positivity, attracting and retaining talent, empowering and developing talent, and recognizing others' contributions. Acting with integrity means maintaining high standards of ethics and compliance, modeling Walmart values, holding oneself and others accountable, and supporting Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact. Serving customers means delivering results while putting the customer first, adapting to how, where, and when customers shop, and applying the EDLP and EDLC business models. It also involves making data-driven decisions, balancing short and long-term priorities, and considering all stakeholders when making plans. Striving for excellence includes displaying curiosity, a desire to learn, taking calculated risks, demonstrating courage and resilience, encouraging learning from mistakes, driving continuous improvements, adopting new technologies, and supporting others through change.

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.
Leads savings projects within 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.
Demonstrates adaptability and promotes continuous learning.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
Supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans.
Utilizes and supports the Open Door Policy.
Provides direction and guidance on applying policies and procedures in executing business processes and practices.
Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences, creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging.
Creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform.
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.
Recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.
Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
Models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture.
Holds oneself and others accountable.
Supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world.
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.
Applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis.
Balances short and long-term priorities.
Considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, business partners, and communities when making plans.
Displays curiosity and a desire to learn.
Takes calculated risks.
Demonstrates courage and resilience.
Encourages learning from mistakes.
Drives continuous improvements.
Adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills.
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
Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply.)