(USA) Process Engineer

Walmart•Grove City, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This role leads process improvement tools and methods such as 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies to eliminate losses within a Distribution Center, adhering to the Network Process Structure and Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs. The Process Engineer delivers expected functional area results through Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis, loss elimination, and by creating standard work to reduce process variation. They will 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 on project ideation and replication opportunities. The role also involves assisting with the tactical deployment of the WPS program methodology, managing project execution of top losses in the functional area, and helping to build the capability of other area managers and associates. Additionally, the Process Engineer will support area loss profile analysis and performance metrics, develop gap analysis to support WPS integration, and assist Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements. They will lead savings projects within their area of responsibility by removing loss from the process and promote and support company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity. This includes coordinating, completing, and overseeing 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. The role also involves providing supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset. Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and supporting the company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity is also key, achieved 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 also 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. Acting with integrity involves maintaining and promoting the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance, modeling Walmart values, and supporting Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact. Serving customers and members means 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. Striving for excellence includes displaying curiosity and 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 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 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 process area
Leads savings projects within 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 jobrelated 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
Builds highperforming teams embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunities for all associates to thrive and perform
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 models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around useg creating a sense of belonging eliminating waste participating in local giving
Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware 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 longterm priorities and considers our customers fellow 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
vision
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 and long-term disability
company discounts
Military Leave Pay
adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart through Live Better U