Senior Process Engineer, Supply Chain – WPS & Lean

Walmart Inc.; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Belvidere, IL, is seeking a Manager II, Process Engineer - Supply Chain to lead process improvement initiatives within the Distribution Center.

You will own critical improvement projects, partner with area and department leaders, and translate data into action to drive cost savings and capability building. Successful candidates have a background in operations or industrial engineering, experience with 5S/ Six Sigma, and a proven record of delivering measurable savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3 years’ experience in Quality or Process Improvement OR 5 years’ experience in Quality or Process Improvement.
• Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skills
• Process or Value Stream Simulation knowledge
• Demonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long term savings
• Associates will be required to attend and successfully complete all job-required trainings and assessments (for example, Academy trainings, Open Door trainings, etc.).

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 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.

Skills

5S & Six Sigma

KPI analysis

Project leadership

Coaching

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Industrial/Mechanical Eng degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Belvidere, IL, is seeking a Manager II, Process Engineer - Supply Chain to lead process improvement initiatives within the Distribution Center.

You will own critical improvement projects, partner with area and department leaders, and translate data into action to drive cost savings and capability building. Successful candidates have a background in operations or industrial engineering, experience with 5S/ Six Sigma, and a proven record of delivering measurable savings.