(USA) Quality Control Manager - Supply Chain
About The Position
The Quality Control Manager - Supply Chain leads quality assurance initiatives across distribution centers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining inventory integrity. The role designs and implements inspection protocols, oversees food safety practices, and drives continuous improvement in warehouse operations. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality issues, uses data analytics to inform decisions, and coaches personnel on best practices. The position supports efficient, reliable product delivery across Walmart’s supply chain network. The Quality Control team in automation enhances quality standards across perishable supply chain sites. It supports product quality, regulatory compliance, food safety, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement through innovative processes and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in quality control, including auditing, compliance testing, and inventory quality management within supply chain operations.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse management principles, key performance indicators, and equipment maintenance procedures.
- Experience in food safety and sanitation practices, including cold chain policies and risk assessments for safe food handling.
- Ability to analyze data and apply digital tools for reporting, insights, and decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrated capability in process improvement and operational excellence within distribution or warehouse environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Food Science, or a related field and 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing or production quality control/assurance, food safety, or a related field; or 5 years’ experience in those fields without the stated degree.
- 3 years of supervisory experience or experience leading cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Microsoft Office functionality (for example, Word, Excel, Outlook) or other productivity software.
- Data analysis.
- Fruit ripening experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee quality control activities across inbound inventory and delivery to ensure compliance with supply chain standards.
- Design, develop, and implement testing criteria and tools for product quality and food safety.
- Evaluate warehouse operations and recommend improvements to enhance cost efficiency and performance.
- Conduct risk assessments and establish standardized processes for safe food handling and sanitation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, report findings, and drive continuous quality improvements.
- Coach personnel on quality inspection tools, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to maintain operational excellence.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Performance-based bonus awards.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave.
- Parental leave.
- Family care leave.
- Bereavement leave.
- Jury duty leave.
- Voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- Live Better U paid education benefit program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
- PTO and/or PPTO usable for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Additional annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
- Regional Pay Zone compensation based on location for certain positions.
- Stock compensation for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
