Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain

Wal-Mart Stores East • Menomonie, WI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for promoting and supporting 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, focusing on eliminating quality losses and deviations in a Distribution Center according to the Network Process Structure, using Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs. The role compiles and submits deviations to existing One Best Way playbooks, provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities, and assists with the tactical deployment of the Quality Excellence WPS program methodology. It also manages project execution of top quality losses in the functional area, assists in building the capability of other area managers and associates, and contributes to the creation of area quality loss profile analysis and performance metrics, developing gap analysis to support WPS integration. The Manager II, Quality Engineer leads quality-related savings projects within their area of responsibility by taking loss out of the process, while supporting Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements within the process area. They deliver expected functional area results through Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis and loss elimination, create standard work to reduce process variation, and assist with the review and response of quality-focused process improvement projects owned by area managers. Additionally, this role 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. It also identifies and addresses improvement opportunities, demonstrates adaptability, and promotes continuous learning. The role provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace. It ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, supports the company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity, and implements related action plans. The position utilizes and supports the Open Door Policy and provides direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

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, 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.
• 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
• PTO and/or PPTO available for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other needs (based on role and tenure)
• Paid sick leave (meets or exceeds legal requirements where applicable)
• Walmart-paid education (Live Better U program) for high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees fully covered.

What This Job Offers

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