(USA) Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain

Wal-Mart Stores East • Elwood, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity. The position leads process improvement tools and methods such as 5S, root cause analysis, six sigma, and time and motion studies to eliminate Quality losses and deviations within a Distribution Center, according to the Network Process Structure and Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs. The role compiles and submits deviations to existing One Best Way playbooks and provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities. It 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. The role also supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements within the process area, and delivers expected functional area results through Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis, loss elimination, and by creating standard work to reduce process variation. Additionally, it supports the review and response of Quality-focused process improvement projects owned by area managers and coordinates, completes, and oversees 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, identifying and addressing improvement opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning. The role provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. It ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans, utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy, and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing 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 and trusting relationships, communicating with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence, attracting and retaining talent, empowering and developing talent, and recognizing others' contributions and accomplishments. The role acts with integrity by maintaining and promoting the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, modeling Walmart values, and holding oneself and others accountable. It supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world. It acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent. The role serves customers and members by delivering results while putting the customer first, considering and adapting to how, where, and when customers shop, and applying the EDLP and EDLC business models. It makes decisions based on data insights and analysis, balances short and long-term priorities, and considers customers, associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans. The role strives for excellence by displaying curiosity and a desire to learn, taking calculated risks, demonstrating courage and resilience, and encouraging learning from mistakes. It drives continuous improvements, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.

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

• Promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Leads Process Improvement tools and methods (e.g., 5S, root cause analysis, six sigma, time and motion studies) to eliminate Quality losses and deviations in a Distribution Center.
• Compiles and submits deviations to existing One Best Way playbooks and provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams.
• 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.
• Supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements.
• Delivers expected functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and standard work creation.
• Supports the review and response of Quality-focused process improvement projects.
• Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, and communicates with impact.
• Attracts and retains the best talent, empowers and develops talent, and recognizes others' contributions.
• Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
• Supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company.
• Delivers results while putting the customer first.
• Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis.
• Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, and demonstrates courage and resilience.
• 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
• Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart for eligible associates through Live Better U
• Performance bonuses

What This Job Offers

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