Process Improvement Lead - Lean & Six Sigma (DC Ops)

Walmart; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Walmarts Fashion Distribution Center is seeking a Process Improvement Lead to drive performance through the Walmart Performance System (WPS). You will lead loss-elimination initiatives, deploy Six Sigma and lean methods, and partner with operations leaders to standardize and scale best practices across the network.

You will coach area managers, analyze KPIs, manage improvement projects, and contribute to network-wide optimization through playbooks and replication opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in Process Improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead application of process improvement tools (5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies) to eliminate losses within assigned functional areas.
• Deliver functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination initiatives, and the creation of standard work to reduce process variation.
• Manage execution of process improvement projects tied to top losses and support area managers in reviewing, responding to, and sustaining project outcomes.
• Apply Network One Best Way playbooks and contribute to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams through project ideation and replication opportunities.
• Support the tactical deployment and integration of WPS methodologies through gap analysis, loss profile development, and performance metric tracking.
• Provide guidance and development support to area managers and associates, building capability in process improvement, KPI management, and project execution.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Walmarts Fashion Distribution Center is seeking a Process Improvement Lead to drive performance through the Walmart Performance System (WPS). You will lead loss-elimination initiatives, deploy Six Sigma and lean methods, and partner with operations leaders to standardize and scale best practices across the network.

You will coach area managers, analyze KPIs, manage improvement projects, and contribute to network-wide optimization through playbooks and replication opportunities.