Manager II, Process Engineer - Supply Chain

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• 3 years’ experience in Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Analytical skills
• Process or Value Stream Simulation knowledge
• Demonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long-term savings

Qualifications

• 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)
• 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
• Excels at leading projects end-to-end—identifying opportunities, building business cases, driving execution, and sustaining results through standard work and WPS practices
• Natural coach and influencer, skilled at building capability in others, engaging associates at all levels, and partnering effectively with area and department managers
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts quickly to changing priorities, and is passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Earned an Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a supply chain or distribution environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Process Improvement experience in a Total Performance Management (or related program) environment
• Six Sigma Certification

Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits: PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting
• Other benefits: short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
• Live Better U: Walmart-paid education benefit program covering high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $104,000.00 – $156,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses and Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) based on location, plus stock.