Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain

Walmart•Red Bluff, CA

1d•$104,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity. It 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 Network Process Structure using 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 assists with 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 taking loss out of the process. It 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, loss elimination, and by creating standard work to reduce process variation. It 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. 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 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 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 also emphasizes acting with integrity by maintaining and promoting the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, modeling Walmart values, and supporting Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company. It involves serving 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 also involves making decisions based on data, insights, and analysis, balancing short and long-term priorities, and considering all stakeholders when making plans. Finally, it emphasizes striving for excellence by displaying curiosity, a desire to learn, taking calculated risks, demonstrating courage and resilience, encouraging learning from mistakes, driving continuous improvements, adopting and encouraging new technologies and skills, and supporting 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 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.
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.
Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments.
Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences, and creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected.
Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, and communicates with impact, energy, and positivity.
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.
Supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact.
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.