(USA) Director, Engineering (Industrial)
Walmart

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Position Summary...

What you'll do...

This position is responsible for the operation of the Industrial Engineering department within the WFM team. 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 the Industrial Engineering team on the WFM team; overseeing all departments within the store to ensure the team has clear direction, proper guidance, and are developing and maintaining a labor model that is accurate, simple and maintainable to best support stores.

Knowledge of and experience in implementing end-to-end project solutions, including industry and customer research, creating strategy and project vision, and associated change management practices. Working alongside peers within the WFM team, develops strategic vision WFM and Labor Allocation, ensuring that key business partners and stakeholders are involved and leveraged throughout to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.

Acts as the gate keeper/voice of the labor model and is responsible for any decisions related to labor hours for stores. The individual will be responsible for keeping the vision of Transparent and Trusted alive by creating and maintaining that relationship across the organization.

Effectively acts as an expert in core Industrial Engineering principles and is a technical leader for the Industrial Engineering team. Having a strong foundation in MOST and engineered labor standards development to help audit the Industrial Engineering team's work and ensure the team is following industry best practices.

Collaborates with senior and executive leadership to develop sustainable WFM and Labor Model strategies by providing guidance on areas of opportunity; acting as a subject matter expert, advising leadership on industry best practices; recommending initiatives with the greatest return on investment potential; and leading major projects and overseeing project teams to drive initiatives from concept through implementation.

Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.

Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.

Leadership Expectations

An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position

Talent Management: Creates a discipline and focus around developing talent, builds the talent pipeline, fosters an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work, empowers associates and partners to act in the best interest of the customer and company, and regularly recognizes others' contributions and accomplishments.

Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve objectives; and communicates with energy and positivity to motivate, influence, and inspire commitment and action.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent; builds high-performing teams; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.

Strategic Thinking: Adopts a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies. Pushes the Industrial Engineering team further through a clear vision and strategy that is designed to best support the stores and the future of Walmart.

Curiosity & Courage: Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters an environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Drives continuous improvements and supervises the adoption of new technology.

Servant Leadership: Acts as an altruistic servant leader and is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Culture Champion: Models the Walmart values to foster our culture; holds oneself and others accountable; and supports Walmart's commitment to communities, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability; maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance.

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 to travel less than 15% of the time.

• 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

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experience in a related area.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or work experience in a related area.
• 3-5 years' supervisory/leadership experience.
• MOST Certification or ability to become MOST certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in change management principles, ability to create influence in implementing recommended solutions
• Six Sigma Certification
• Experience with workforce management in complex retail environments
• Experience with workforce management technologies

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.
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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.
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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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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.
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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.
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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00-$220,000.00
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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
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- 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 5 years' experience in Industrial Engineering, supply chain, or a related area OR 7 years' experience in Industrial Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. 3 years' supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications...

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

Masters

Primary Location...

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

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