(USA) Process Engineer

Walmart•Mount Crawford, VA

31d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads process improvement efforts within a Distribution Center using the Walmart Performance System (WPS) to eliminate losses, improve performance, and develop associate and leadership capability while supporting Walmart’s core values. The role involves applying process improvement tools and methods to eliminate losses, improve performance, and develop associate and leadership capabilities. It also includes supporting company policies, initiatives, and values, and providing supervision and development opportunities for associates. The position requires a commitment to integrity, serving customers, and striving for excellence through continuous improvement and learning.

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, for example 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies, to eliminate losses in an area within a Distribution Center according to Network Process Structure using Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs.
Delivers expected functional area results through Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis, loss elimination, and by creating standard work to reduce process variation.
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 on project ideation and replication opportunities.
Assists with the tactical deployment of the WPS program methodology.
Manages project execution of top losses in the functional area and 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 within the process area.
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, 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, Providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Benefits

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
jury duty
voting
Short- and long-term disability
company discounts
Military Leave Pay
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Live Better U education benefit program (for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering programs from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are covered by Walmart.)