Manager, Industrial Engineering

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

This position is responsible for the management of labor standards within one or more store departments. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or necessary.

Essential Functions

An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Responsible for complex departments with a high variability of process in a store. Conducts the analysis of store processes by applying work measurement concepts such as pre-determined time ; motion systems and time study; utilizes WFM approach across a variety of complex operations/industries; uses statistical analysis methods to identify anomalies and recommend an approach to address seamlessly within the overall WFM program; conducts the development and analysis of process change impact on facilities, equipment, and personnel activities. Demonstrates understanding of core IE principles.
• 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.
• Builds and maintains relationships within business area; ensures execution of project plans and timelines that align to the business owners goals and long-term strategies; provides status updates and technical requirements to internal customers at all levels.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and fosters a culture of belonging.
• Utilizes quality control measures and provides feedback in order to ensure sustainability; adherence to governance program; utilizes workforce management tools such as reporting, and analysis to achieve set service goals such as utilization and productivity targets.
• 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.
• Executes process improvement projects by deriving insights and initiatives from baseline work content that deliver real cost benefit; compares existing processes to industry best practices and company standards.
• Partners with Home office Customer Engagement team by supporting highly technical ticket resolution by investigating root causes of problems depicted by customers.
• Creates and maintains project documentation such as data requests, study designs, analysis files, progress reports, method/process/cycle time reviews, interviews, idea logs, etc. Analyzes results of engineering studies performed by Analysts and supports creations of engineered labor standards.
• Supports Labor Allocation partner in the process of creating and defining expectations for time allocation, task occurrences, task to job code assignation and any expectations that can be collected from time onsite.

Leadership Expectations

An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position Talent: Serves as the onsite lead for IEs when Senior Managers are not present supporting with technical information and guidance. Supports Senior Managers by providing insightful feedback to coworkers when needed. Demonstrates business understanding enough to prioritize important tasks in all project work. Adaptability: Quickly Adapt : Demonstrates creativity and strength in the face of change, obstacles, and adversity. Adapts to competing demands and shifting priorities. Updates knowledge and skills to handle new complexities, challenges, and responsibilities. Seeks exposure to new ideas and perspectives. Helps associates adjust to and develop the capabilities needed to implement organizational change initiatives. Ethics and Compliance: Manage Ethics and Compliance : Instructs associates on how to act in accordance with policies and procedures, and supports their efforts in doing so. Ensures associates demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and ethics in work situations. Corrects ethical and compliance issues, enforcing compliance and administering appropriate consequences as needed. Influence and Communicate: Increase Commitment : Promotes ideas and links them to business needs and benefits. Builds trusting, cooperative relationships and alliances with others, inside and outside of the organization. Effectively communicates clear, up-to-date information on business plans and priorities (for example, change initiatives). Shares experience and ideas with associates across the organization. Planning and Improvement: Plan and Pursue Team-Based Improvement : Coordinates and aligns planning with organizational initiatives and direction. Looks at work plans and makes changes, as needed, to achieve team or work group objectives. Sets realistic timelines for goal accomplishment. Improves work processes and practices to increase performance and results. Execution and Results: Manage Execution and Results : Holds associates accountable for completing work within expectations and time requirements. Plans and manages own and others time, based on business priorities, and follows up to ensure all work requirements are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Identifies and obtains the resources needed to complete projects. Encourages associates to strive for excellence, efficiency, and quality in work practices. Judgment:Use Appropriate Judgment : Identifies, reviews, and applies policies and procedures to make informed judgments. Identifies and usesfacts, information, and expertise to set priorities and make informed decisions. Uses data and evidence to determine the causes of problems and develop solutions to address them.
Customer/Member Centered: Focus on the Customer/Member : Reviews customer/member-focused data and adjusts performance to address findings. Promotes and supports associate efforts to exceed customer/member expectations. Informs associates on how to identify and locate resources to meet the needs of customers/members.

Physical Activities

The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. Reads information, often in small print. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Creates documents, reports, etc., using a writing instrument (such as a pencil or pen) or computer. Communicates effectively in person or by using telecommunications equipment. Presents information to small or large groups and individuals. Enters and locates information on computer. Observes associate, customer, or supplier behavior.

Travel

Traveling is necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position. Estimated 50% of time spent in the field, local and non-local stores depending on projects and department of focus. Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites during the workday. Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring consecutive overnight stays. Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites requiring an overnight stay.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experience in industrial engineering, work measurement, continuous improvement or related field.
• 3 5 years experience conducting work measurement, predetermined time systems, and related analysis.
• MOST Certification / ability to become MOST certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with change management processes.
• Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Six Sigma Certification

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 $90,000.00-$135,000.00

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)

- Stock

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or related field and 2 years' experience in industrial engineering, work measurement, continuous improvement, or related field OR 4 years' experience in industrial engineering, work measurement, continuous improvement, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Change Management

Masters: Industrial Engineering

Primary Location...

702 Sw 8Th St, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.