Analyst II – Quality Engineer – Supply Chain

Analyst II – Quality Engineer – Supply Chain

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or prior experience in Quality or Process Improvement OR 2 years’ of relevant work experience
• Microsoft Office Suite
• analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads Process Improvement tools and methods (for example, 5S, root cause analysis, six sigma, time and motion studies) to eliminate Quality losses and deviations in an area within a Distribution Center according to Network Process Structure using Walmart Performance System (WPS) programs.
• Delivers expected functional area results through Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis, loss elimination, and by creating standard work to reduce process variation.
• Assists with the review and response of Quality focused process improvement projects owned by area managers.
• Compiles and submits deviations to existing One Best Way playbooks and provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities.
• Assists with the tactical deployment of the Quality Excellence WPS program methodology.
• Manages project execution of top Quality losses in the functional area and assists in building the capability of other area managers and associates.
• Assists with the creation of area Quality loss profile analysis and performance metrics.
• Develops gap analysis to support WPS integration.
• Supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement and KPI improvements within process area.
• Leads Quality-related savings projects within area of responsibility by taking loss out of the process.
• Promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.
• Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
• Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and fosters a culture of belonging.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Co-Op/Internship in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Distribution with experience applying basic Lean/Continuous Improvement Tools
• Possess applied knowledge of a functioning Quality Management System elements including Statistical Process Control, FMEA, Quality KPIs, etc