(USA) Analyst II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain

Wal-Mart Stores East • Brookhaven, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role leads process improvement initiatives using tools like 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies to eliminate quality losses and deviations within a Distribution Center. The position involves delivering expected functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creating standard work to reduce process variation. It also includes assisting with the review and response of quality-focused process improvement projects, compiling deviations to playbooks, and providing input to improvement teams. The role supports the tactical deployment of the Quality Excellence WPS program methodology, manages project execution for top quality losses, and helps build the capability of other managers and associates. Additionally, it involves creating quality loss profile analyses, developing gap analyses for WPS integration, and leading quality-related savings projects. The position promotes company policies, values, and ethical standards, demonstrating expertise in action plan development and execution. It involves building relationships, identifying business needs, and adapting to change. The role also includes providing supervision and development opportunities for associates, ensuring compliance with policies, and fostering a culture of belonging and respect. Key values include respecting the individual, acting with integrity, serving customers, and striving for excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or prior experience in Quality or Process Improvement OR 2 years' of 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
• Possess applied knowledge of a functioning Quality Management System elements including Statistical Process Control, FMEA, Quality KPIs, etc

Responsibilities

• Leads Process Improvement tools and methods for example 5S root cause analysis six sigma time and motion studies to eliminate Quality losses and deviations 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 Quality focused process improvement projects owned by area managers
• Compiles and submits deviations to existing 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 Quality Excellence WPS program methodology
• Manages project execution of top Quality losses in the functional area and assists in building the capability of other area managers and associates
• Assists with the creation of area Quality 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 Quality related 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
• Demonstrates uptodate expertise and applies this to the development execution and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs and building commitment for perspectives and rationales
• Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders identifying business needs determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices monitoring progress and results recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities and adapting to competing demands organizational changes and new responsibilities
• 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 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 high performing 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 (Live Better U program)

What This Job Offers

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