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Position Summary... IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE Join a high-impact engineering excellence team focused on driving optimized performance across our facility. In this role you’ll lead data-driven improvements, strengthen process consistency, and partner closely with area leaders to reduce loss and elevate overall network performance. If you love eliminating variation and building sustainable processes, this team is where you’ll thrive.

• Lead the use of process improvement tools and methods—including 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, time and motion studies—to eliminate Quality losses and deviations within the assigned functional area.
• Deliver functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creation of standard work to reduce process variation.
• Support review and execution of Quality-focused process improvement projects and provide input for divisional focused improvement opportunities.
• Manage project execution for top Quality losses, build capability in area managers and associates, and support deployment of Quality Excellence and WPS programs.
• Create Quality loss profiles, develop performance metrics, complete gap analyses, and support WPS integration and associate engagement efforts within the department.
• Lead Quality-related savings projects by removing loss from processes and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure alignment, progress tracking, and identification of improvement opportunities.

• Hold a 4-year engineering degree (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical/Computer, Chemical or Civil Engineering).
• Have strong technical application experience, covering:

• Python, Java, C+, or C.
• Google BigQuery or SQL.
• Power Bi or Tableau.

(Candidates with at least one skill from each bullet point will stand out.)

• Have experience in Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Supply Chain operations, (internship experience is welcome).

• Have strong experience with process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, 5S, RCA, or WPS-structured systems.
• Are highly skilled in KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creating standard work to drive consistent operational results.
• Excel at building partnerships, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and supporting process improvement adoption across teams.
• Thrive in environments that require problem-solving, change management, and the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Have experience supervising or developing associates and enjoy coaching others to build capability.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
• Graduate Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• Project Management Professional Certification.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and other purposes.
• For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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.

The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
• Stock

• 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.

• 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

Primary Location…
3160 HIGHWAY 743, OPELOUSAS, LA 70570-0577, United States of America
Walmart 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.