We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager of Continuous Improvement to join our team. This role is essential in driving the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs, developing and communicating business plans and priorities, removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance, providing resources, and measuring progress.
The Senior Manager will also be responsible for:
Supervision and Development: Providing supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting, training, mentoring, assigning duties, building a team-based work environment, establishing performance expectations, conducting regular performance evaluations, and coaching for success and improvement.
Policy and Compliance: Promoting and supporting company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application, ensuring compliance, and supporting the Open Door Policy.
Continuous Improvement Expertise: Mentoring Lean Six Sigma White and Green Belt candidates, encouraging them to question current processes, aligning continuous improvement initiatives with business strategies, and participating in strategic planning meetings within different areas of the company.
Project Leadership: Designing, implementing, and leading continuous improvement projects by partnering with plant leadership to evaluate strategies, consulting regarding best practices, conducting program assessments, and using Lean and Six Sigma principles to optimize value streams.
Lean Program Facilitation: Leading and supporting the Lean Coordinator in the facilitation of assigned Lean programs and training courses, providing prepared materials, guiding application of adult learning techniques, and overseeing the administration of practice sessions and examinations.
Operational Strategy: Utilizing knowledge of plant operational metrics and processes to establish and drive continuous improvement strategies by identifying industry trends, collaborating with plant leadership, developing improvement recommendations, and influencing leadership buy-in for continuous improvement initiatives.
Lean and Six Sigma Programs: Promoting Lean and Six Sigma principles within the Dairy Plant, educating leadership and associates, and developing/customizing the Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement curriculum with comprehensive reference materials, examples, exercises, and case studies.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in continuous improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong mentoring, coaching, and supervisory skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to lead and deliver complex projects.
Demonstrated adaptability and continuous learning capabilities.
Strong ethical standards and integrity.
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.
Who We Are
Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life.
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Benefits & Perks:
Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.
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-$180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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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 Mechanical or Chemical Engineering OR 4 years' technical experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
Certified Lean Practitioner.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
1 years' experience, within the past 4 years, with the following: food processing, design of sanitary piping systems, knowledge of 3A Sanitary Standards, designing CIP (Clean in Place) systems, sizing and selecting valves, pumps, pipe diameter, heat exchangers for food processing systems, design of systems meeting FDA dairy standards and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO)., Grocery manufacturing or food distribution industry experience., Master's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering., Project management experience
Primary Location...
20200 W 167th St,, Olathe, KS 66062-0000, United States of America
About Walmart
At Walmart, we help people save money so they can live better. This mission serves as the foundation for every decision we make, from responsible sourcing to sustainability-and everything in between. As a Walmart associate, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of retail, tech, merchandising, finance and hundreds of other industries-all while affecting the lives of millions of customers all over the world. Here, your work makes an impact every day. What are you waiting for?
Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, abilities, ideas and opinions- while being inclusive of all people.
"Our leadership invests in every associate and it's up to us to change the course of retail-and we're doing it every day. I feel unstoppable." - Diane, Project Manager
All the benefits you need for you and your family
Multiple health plan options, including vision & dental plans for you & dependents
Financial benefits including 401(k), stock purchase plans, life insurance and more
Associate discounts in-store and online
Education assistance for Associate and dependents
Parental Leave
Pay during military service
Paid Time off - to include vacation, sick, parental
Short-term and long-term disability for when you can't work because of injury, illness, or childbirth
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 specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com/Benefits.
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