Process Engineer

Walmart Walmart · Retail · Colton, CA

This role focuses on process improvement within a distribution center using methodologies like 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, and time and motion studies. The engineer will eliminate losses, create standard work, assist with project ideation, and deploy the WPS program. Responsibilities include supporting managers, analyzing loss profiles, developing gap analyses, leading savings projects, and supervising associates. The role emphasizes promoting company policies, values, and a culture of belonging, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement.

What you'd actually do

  1. Leads Process Improvement tools and methods for example 5S root cause analysis six sigma time and motion studies to eliminate losses in an area within a Distribution Center according to Network Process Structure using Walmart Performance System WPS programs
  2. Delivers expected functional area results through Key Performance Indicator KPI analysis loss elimination and by creating standard work to reduce process variation
  3. Assists with the review and response of process improvement projects owned by area managers
  4. Applies new network One Best Way playbooks and provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities
  5. Assists with the tactical deployment of the WPS program methodology

Skills

Required

  • Process Improvement Methodologies (5S, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis)
  • KPI Analysis
  • Standard Work Development
  • Project Management
  • Supervision and Mentoring
  • Change Management
  • Walmart Performance System (WPS)

Nice to have

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Time and Motion Studies
  • Distribution Center Operations

What the JD emphasized

  • process improvement
  • loss elimination
  • WPS program