Position Summary...
What you'll do...
This role plays a critical part in driving Quality excellence within a Distribution Center by leading process improvement initiatives and eliminating quality losses. You’ll partner closely with operations leaders to deploy Walmart Performance System (WPS) methodologies and build sustainable capabilities across teams. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where data, process, and people come together, this role offers meaningful impact at scale.
What You’ll Do - Lead the use of Process Improvement tools and methods (e.g., 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, time and motion studies) to eliminate quality losses and process deviations within the Distribution Center.
- Manage execution of top Quality loss projects, including deviation submissions to One Best Way playbooks and input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams for replication opportunities.
- Support the tactical deployment of the Quality Excellence WPS program, including development of Quality loss profiles, gap analysis, and performance metrics.
- Deliver functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creation of standard work to reduce process variation.
- Partner with Department and Area Managers to support WPS projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate and oversee job‑related activities by aligning stakeholders, communicating goals, tracking progress, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
You’ll Sweep Us Off Our Feet If You… - Have experience leading Quality or Process Improvement initiatives within a distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
- Demonstrate strong working knowledge of WPS, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
- Are skilled in data analysis, KPI management, and translating insights into actionable improvements.
- Excel at influencing cross‑functional partners and building capability in managers and associates.
- Have experience supervising, mentoring, and developing teams in an operational setting.
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.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. 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, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
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.
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 experience
Demonstrated project ownership resulting in sustainable, long term savings
Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skills
Preferred 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) environment
Primary Location...
1100 MATLOCK DR, SAINT JAMES, MO 65559-9026, 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.