The Role
Leads quality and process improvement initiatives within a distribution center. Uses Lean Six Sigma, 5S, root cause analysis, time and motion studies, KPI analysis, and standard work to eliminate quality losses, reduce process variation, and deliver sustainable savings. Manages improvement projects, supports Quality Excellence program deployment, develops loss profiles and gap analyses, and builds capability among managers and associates. Supervises, trains, and develops associates while ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
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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
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
Demonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long term savings
Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skillsPreferred Qualifications...
- 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
- 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
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
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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 experienceDemonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long term savings
Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skillsPreferred 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) environmentPrimary Location...26453 S WALTON DR, ELWOOD, IL 60421-6112, United States of AmericaWalmart 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3 years of experience in Quality or Process Improvement
- 5 years of experience in Engineering or Process Improvement with Lean Six Sigma experience
- Demonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long-term savings
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Analytical skills
- Experience building and implementing a Quality Management System
- Knowledge and application of Quality Management System elements, including Statistical Process Control, FMEA, and Quality KPIs
- Quality improvement experience in a Total Performance Management or related program environment
Walmart Global Tech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Walmart Global Tech and has not been reviewed or approved by Walmart Global Tech.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation packages typically include base pay, performance bonuses, and stock awards, with access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests annual bonus structures and stock grants are a consistent part of total compensation in many roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a company 401(k) match and stock purchase options that support long‑term savings. Feedback suggests these programs are a notable strength within the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family benefits feature paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside tax‑advantaged accounts for healthcare spending. Feedback suggests these supports contribute meaningfully to perceived total rewards value.
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What We Do
Walmart has a long history of transforming retail and using technology to deliver innovations that improve how the world shops and empower our 2.2 million associates. It began with Sam Walton and continues today with Global Tech associates working together to power Walmart and lead the next retail disruption. We’re a high-performing, primarily virtual workforce that is human-led and tech-empowered. Our world-class software engineers, data scientists and engineers, cybersecurity professionals, product managers and business service professionals work with top talent on cutting-edge technologies that create unique and innovative experiences for our associates, customers and members across Walmart, Sam’s Club and Walmart International. At Walmart Global Tech, one line of code or bold idea can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people – talk about epic impact at a global scale.
