Walmart

(USA) Process Engineer

Walmart$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in Process Improvement
  • 2+ years in process improvement or relevant work experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement Tools (preferred)
  • Previous Co-Op/Internship in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Distribution (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead process improvement initiatives using Walmart Performance System (WPS)
  • Deliver results through KPI analysis and loss elimination
  • Review and respond to process improvement projects from area managers
  • Implement and maintain effective standard work to minimize process variation
  • Support WPS deployment and manage top loss projects
  • Conduct loss profile analysis and performance metric oversight
  • Provide supervision and development opportunities for associates

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) plan and stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off for various circumstances including parental and bereavement leave
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Company discounts and Military Leave Pay
  • Reimbursement for adoption and surrogacy expenses
  • Education reimbursement for programs from high school to bachelor’s degrees through the Live Better U initiative
Full Job Description
Position Summary...

What you'll do...
IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE

Role Overview
This role leads process improvement efforts within a Distribution Center using the Walmart Performance System (WPS) to eliminate losses, improve performance, and develop associate and leadership capability while supporting Walmart's core values.

Key Responsibilities
Process Improvement & Performance
  • Leads Process Improvement tools and methods, for example 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and 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 the process area.
  • Leads savings projects within the area of responsibility by taking loss out of the process.


Business Execution & Collaboration
  • Promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
  • 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
    • Demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning


People Leadership & Development
  • 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
    • Providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices


Walmart Leadership Expectations
Respect the Individual
  • Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences, and creates a workplace where associates feel seen, supported, and connected through a culture of belonging.
  • Works collaboratively, builds strong and trusting relationships, and 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.

Act with Integrity
  • Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
  • Models Walmart values, holds self and others accountable, and supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, members, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving).
  • Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent.

Serve Our Customers and Members
  • 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 long-term priorities; and considers customers, associates, shareholders, suppliers, business partners, and communities when making plans.

Strive for Excellence
  • Displays curiosity and a desire to learn, takes calculated risks, demonstrates courage and resilience, and encourages learning from mistakes.
  • Drives continuous improvement, adopts and encourages the use of new technologies and skills, and supports others through change.


Compensation & Benefits
  • Annual salary range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00
  • Additional compensation: Annual or quarterly performance bonuses
  • Additional compensation for certain positions may include:
    • Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
    • Stock

Benefits
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your mind, body, and wallet, including:
  • Health benefits: Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
  • Additional benefits: Short- and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes, based on job classification and length of employment, meeting or exceeding paid sick leave requirements where applicable.
Education Benefits
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for eligible full-time and part-time associates, covering programs from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are covered by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply. Benefits are subject to change and may vary by plan or program.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)

- Stock








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 prior experience in Process Improvement OR 2 years' of process improvement, or relevant work experience.
Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Co-Op/Internship in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Distribution with experience applying basic Lean/Continuous Improvement Tools

Primary Location...

6000 WALTON WAY, MOUNT CRAWFORD, VA 22841-2029, United States of America

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Size
2,300 employees
Market Cap
$387 billion
Industry
Net Income
$13.5 billion
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$559.1 billion
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