Leads process improvement initiatives in a Walmart distribution center using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, root cause analysis, time and motion studies, KPI analysis, and standard work. Manages loss-elimination and savings projects, supports WPS deployment, performs gap analysis, improves process consistency, and develops area managers and associates. Supervisory responsibilities include training, mentoring, assigning work, and supporting team performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Position Summary...What you'll do...Note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Position summary
Join Walmart Supply Chain as a Process Engineer and help improve how work gets done across our distribution network. In this early-career role, you’ll apply engineering fundamentals, data, and structured problem-solving to identify efficiency opportunities, support automation initiatives, and standardize best practices. You’ll partner closely with operations leaders and senior engineers to turn insights into practical improvements that drive operational excellence at scale.
About Supply Chain
Walmart Supply Chain powers the flow of product from inbound to outbound, enabling stores and customers to get what they need—reliably and efficiently. Our team combines operational expertise with engineering and analytics to continuously improve safety, productivity, and service. This Process Engineer role helps translate frontline observations and performance data into process changes, standard work, and automation support that meaningfully impacts network performance.
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 $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
Microsoft Office Suite, analytical skills.Preferred Qualifications...
- Partner with operations leaders to understand constraints and recommend process improvements
- Conduct time studies, work measurement, and process observations to identify opportunities
- Analyze operational data using statistical and analytical tools to support decisions
- Build process maps, standard work documentation, and operational performance reports
- Support implementation and validation of automation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field
- 0–3 years in engineering, manufacturing, distribution, and/or supply chain (intern/co-op preferred)
- Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and statistical analysis
- Experience with process mapping and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab)
- Strong Excel skills and exposure to data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
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 $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
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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 or prior experience in Process Improvement OR 2 years' of process improvement, or relevant work experience.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.
Co-Op/Internship in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Distribution with experience applying basic Lean/Continuous Improvement ToolsPrimary Location...3100 N I27, PLAINVIEW, TX 79072-3308, 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.Similar Jobs
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