Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain

Position: Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain 

Job Location: 811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716 

Duties: 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. 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 areas 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. 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. 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. Develop 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. Position may work at various unanticipated Walmart locations throughout the U.S. 

Minimum education and experience required: Master's degree or the equivalent in Engineering or related field plus 1 year of experience in quality improvement; OR Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Engineering or related field plus 3 years of experience in quality improvement or related field. 

Skills required: Must have experience with: Performing root cause analysis using Fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, and RCCM; Creating Visualizations for KPIs using Power BI; Conducting Time and Motion Studies/MODAPTS; Ensuring compliance with industry standards (Fire Safety standards); Performing return on investment and Business case analysis for capital expenditure; Utilizing Minitab/JMP to perform Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiment; Utilizing DMAIC Methodology process to improve processes; Applying Lean manufacturing tools (Kaizen, 5S, VSM) to reduce waste and improve process efficiency; Creating Work Instructions/Standard Operating Procedure/Associate Work Instructions; Creating Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to map processes, identify bottlenecks; Leading Kaizen/Process improvement events (RIEs). Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills. 

Salary Range: $104,000.00 - 156,000.00/year.  Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.   Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) and Stock equity incentives 

Benefits: At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, education assistance with 100% company paid college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.  

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com 

Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.