Position Summary...What you'll do...Join a high-impact team focused on driving operational excellence and continuous improvement within our Distribution Center. In this role, you'll own critical process improvement initiatives, reduce losses, and help standardize best-in-class ways of working using the Walmart Performance System (WPS). You'll partner closely with area and department leaders to turn data into action and build long-term capability across the operation.
What You'll Do - Lead process improvement efforts for your functional area using tools and methods such as 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies to eliminate process losses in alignment with Network Process Structure and WPS programs.
- Deliver expected functional results by analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), driving loss elimination activities, and creating standard work to reduce process variation.
- Manage the execution of top-loss projects in your area, including identifying savings opportunities, leading projects to remove waste from the process, and supporting WPS integration through gap analysis and performance metric reviews.
- Apply new network "One Best Way" playbooks, provide feedback to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideas and replication opportunities, and assist area managers with process improvement projects.
- Support department and area managers with WPS programs, associate engagement, KPI improvement efforts, and the tactical deployment of WPS methodologies within the process area.
- Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives, monitoring progress toward goals, identifying improvement opportunities, and promoting continuous learning across the team.
- Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, and offering recognition that supports a strong, inclusive team culture.
You'll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If You... - Have strong experience in operations, industrial engineering, or distribution environments, with hands-on use of process improvement tools (such as 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies).
- Are highly analytical, comfortable working with KPIs and performance metrics, and able to translate data into clear action plans that deliver measurable savings and loss reduction.
- Excel at leading projects end-to-end-identifying opportunities, building business cases, driving execution, and sustaining results through standard work and WPS practices.
- Are a natural coach and influencer, skilled at building capability in others, engaging associates at all levels, and partnering effectively with area and department managers.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and are passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Earned an Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree
- Bring a minimum of 4 years of experience in a supply chain or environment
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus 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, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
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.
The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00 - $156,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
- Stock
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Minimum Qualifications...Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field and 3 years' experience in Process Improvement
Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skills
Process or Value Stream Simulation knowledge
Demonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long term savings
Preferred Qualifications...Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Process Improvement experience in a Total Performance Management (or related program) environment
Six Sigma - Certification
Primary Location...1057 SAND HILL RD, HOPE MILLS, NC 28348-9467, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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