Manager II, Quality Engineer - Supply Chain

Socket.dev; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Performance-based bonuses

PTO and leave policies

Job summary

Walmart is seeking a Manager II, Quality Engineer to lead quality-focused process improvements inside a Distribution Center using Walmart Performance System (WPS) methods. You’ll identify quality losses, reduce variation, and strengthen One Best Way execution through data-driven problem solving and standard work.

You’ll mentor associates, partner with department leaders on WPS programs, and develop KPI metrics and playbook deviations to sustain results across the operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 3 years’ experience in Quality or Process Improvement OR 5 years’ experience in Engineering or Process Improvement with Lean Six Sigma experience
• Demonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long term savings
• Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Lead WPS tools (5S, RCA, Six Sigma, time/motion) to eliminate quality losses and deviations
• Compile and submit One Best Way playbook deviations; contribute to divisional replication opportunities
• Build quality loss profiles, KPI metrics, and gap analyses to guide priorities and WPS integration
• Deliver results through loss elimination and standard work that reduces process variation
• Hire, train, and mentor associates while supporting department leaders on WPS programs and projects

Skills

RCA

5S

Six Sigma

Time & motion

KPI analysis

Standard work

People leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Position summary

As a Manager II, Quality Engineer in Walmart Supply Chain, you’ll lead quality-focused process improvement inside a Distribution Center using Walmart Performance System (WPS) methods. You’ll identify and eliminate quality losses, reduce process variation, and strengthen One Best Way execution through data-driven problem solving and standard work. This role blends project leadership with people leadership to deliver measurable KPI improvements.

About Supply Chain

Supply Chain enables Walmart to serve customers by moving product through our Distribution Centers with speed, accuracy, and consistency. The team uses WPS to surface losses, standardize best practices, and sustain improvements through disciplined operating rhythms. This role impacts network performance by improving quality outcomes in a functional area and building capability in leaders and associates to sustain results.

What you’ll do

• Lead WPS tools (5S, RCA, Six Sigma, time/motion) to eliminate quality losses and deviations
• Compile and submit One Best Way playbook deviations; contribute to divisional replication opportunities
• Build quality loss profiles, KPI metrics, and gap analyses to guide priorities and WPS integration
• Deliver results through loss elimination and standard work that reduces process variation
• Hire, train, and mentor associates while supporting department leaders on WPS programs and projects

What you’ll bring

• Experience applying quality/process improvement methods (RCA, 5S, Six Sigma, time & motion) in operations
• Strength in KPI analysis, loss profiling, and translating insights into sustained process changes
• Experience creating and deploying standard work and addressing deviations from playbooks/procedures
• Proven project execution and stakeholder management across shifting operational priorities
• People leadership experience (hiring, coaching, recognition) with a focus on capability-building

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. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. 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

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 and 3 years’ experience in Quality or Process Improvement OR 5 years’ experience in Engineering or Process Improvement with Lean Six Sigma experience
Demonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long term savings
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.

Experience building and implementing a Quality Management System Knowledge and application of a functioning Quality Management System elements including Statistical Process Control, FMEA, Quality KPIs, etc, Quality Improvement experience in a Total Performance Management (or related program) environment

Primary Location...

201 S MCLINDEN RD, MINOOKA, IL 60447-9922, 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.