Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain

Walmart • Saint James, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role plays a critical part in driving Quality excellence within a Distribution Center by leading process improvement initiatives and eliminating quality losses. You’ll partner closely with operations leaders to deploy Walmart Performance System (WPS) methodologies and build sustainable capabilities across teams. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where data, process, and people come together, this role offers meaningful impact at scale.

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 leading Quality or Process Improvement initiatives within a distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
• Strong working knowledge of WPS, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Skilled in data analysis, KPI management, and translating insights into actionable improvements.
• Excel at influencing cross‑functional partners and building capability in managers and associates.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing teams in an operational setting.
• 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

• Lead the use of Process Improvement tools and methods (e.g., 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, time and motion studies) to eliminate quality losses and process deviations within the Distribution Center.
• Manage execution of top Quality loss projects, including deviation submissions to One Best Way playbooks and input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams for replication opportunities.
• Support the tactical deployment of the Quality Excellence WPS program, including development of Quality loss profiles, gap analysis, and performance metrics.
• Deliver functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creation of standard work to reduce process variation.
• Partner with Department and Area Managers to support WPS projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and oversee job‑related activities by aligning stakeholders, communicating goals, tracking progress, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus awards
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Stock purchase
• 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 expense reimbursement
• Surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U education benefit program (for full-time and part-time associates, includes tuition, books, and fees for programs ranging from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates)

What This Job Offers

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