(USA) Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain

Walmart • Smyrna, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on promoting and supporting company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity. The Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain leads process improvement tools and methods such as 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies. The primary focus is on eliminating quality losses and deviations within a Distribution Center, according to the Network Process Structure, using Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs. This position compiles and submits deviations to existing One Best Way playbooks and provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities. The role assists with the tactical deployment of the Quality Excellence WPS program methodology, manages project execution of top-quality losses in the functional area, and assists in building the capability of other area managers and associates. Additionally, the role assists with the creation of area quality loss profile analysis and performance metrics, and develops gap analysis to support WPS integration. The Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain leads quality-related savings projects within their area of responsibility by taking loss out of the process and supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements within the process area. The role delivers expected functional area results through Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis and loss elimination, creates standard work to reduce process variation, and assists with the review and response of quality-focused process improvement projects owned by area managers. This position also coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments, develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, and supports plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs. The role identifies and communicates goals and objectives, builds accountability for and measures progress in achieving results, and identifies and addresses improvement opportunities. Demonstrates adaptability and promotes continuous learning. Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates, including hiring and 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, providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices. The role embodies the Walmart values of Respect the Individual, Act with Integrity, Serve Our Customers and Members, and Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 3 years’ experience in Quality or Process Improvement OR 5 years’ experience in Engineering or Process Improvement with Lean Six Sigma experience
• Demonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long term savings
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience building and implementing a Quality Management System
• Knowledge and application of a functioning Quality Management System elements including Statistical Process Control, FMEA, Quality KPIs, etc.
• Quality Improvement experience in a Total Performance Management (or related program) environment

Responsibilities

• Leads process improvement tools and methods, such as 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies.
• Focuses 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.
• Assists with the creation of area quality loss profile analysis and performance metrics.
• Develop gap analysis to support WPS integration.
• Leads quality-related savings projects within 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.
• 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.
• Hires and trains, mentors, assigns duties, provides recognition, and promote a belonging mindset in the workplace.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Implements related action plans.
• Utilizes and supports the Open Door Policy.
• 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.
• Models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture.
• Holds oneself and others accountable.
• Supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving).
• 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 to all plans.
• Makes decisions based on data, insights, and analysis.
• Balances short and long-term priorities and considers our customers, fellow associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities 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
• Jury duty
• Voting leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
• Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart through Live Better U (for eligible associates)

What This Job Offers

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