Process Engineer

Walmart • Colton, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This role leads process improvement initiatives within a Distribution Center, utilizing various tools and methods to eliminate losses and enhance efficiency according to the Network Process Structure and Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs. The Process Engineer is responsible for delivering expected functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and the creation of standard work to reduce process variation. They will also assist with the review and response of process improvement projects owned by area managers, apply new network One Best Way playbooks, and provide input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams. The role involves managing project execution for top losses, building the capability of other managers and associates in WPS methodology, supporting loss profile analysis, and developing gap analyses for WPS integration. Additionally, the Process Engineer will support Department Managers with WPS programs, associate engagement, and KPI improvements, and lead savings projects within their area of responsibility. The role also emphasizes supervision and development of associates, ensuring compliance with company policies, and promoting a culture of belonging, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or prior experience in Process Improvement OR 2 years' of process improvement, or relevant work experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Co-Op/Internship in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Distribution with experience applying basic Lean/Continuous Improvement Tools

Responsibilities

• Leads Process Improvement tools and methods (e.g., 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, time and motion studies) to eliminate losses in a Distribution Center.
• Delivers expected functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creating standard work.
• Assists with the review and response of process improvement projects owned by area managers.
• Applies new network One Best Way playbooks and provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams.
• Assists with the tactical deployment of the WPS program methodology.
• Manages project execution of top losses in the functional area.
• Assists in building the capability of other area managers and associates.
• Supports area loss profile analysis and performance metrics.
• Develops gap analysis to support WPS integration.
• Supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements.
• Leads savings projects within the area of responsibility by taking loss out of the process.
• Promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• 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.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace.
• 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.
• Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, communicates with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence.
• 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.
• Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.
• Delivers results while putting the customer first, considers and adapts to how, where, and when customers shop, and applies the EDLP and EDLC business models to all plans.
• 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.
• 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
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)

What This Job Offers

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