(USA) Manager Ii, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain
About The Position
This role promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity. It involves leading 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 Network Process Structure and Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs. The 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. It also 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 supports the creation of area Quality loss profile analysis and performance metrics, develops gap analysis to support WPS integration, and leads Quality-related savings projects within the area of responsibility by removing loss from the process. It supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements within the process area. The position delivers expected functional area results through Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis, loss elimination, and by creating standard work to reduce process variation. It also assists with the review and response of Quality-focused process improvement projects owned by area managers. The role 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. Additionally, it 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 the 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 embodies the 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
- 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 and assists in building the capability of other area managers and associates.
- Assists with the creation of area Quality loss profile analysis and performance metrics.
- Develops 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.
- Delivers expected functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creating standard work.
- 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.
- Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates.
- Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Makes decisions based on data insights and analysis.
- 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
- Tuition, books, and fees completely paid for by Walmart (Live Better U program for eligible associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
