Engineering Manager
Kustomer$180,000 - $205,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Supply Chain, GroceryIndustries
Requirements
- Expertise in Data and AI with the ability to apply these technologies to optimize supply chain operations
- Strong communication skills with proven capability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Passion for teaching and developing
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of four engineers while providing support to a broader group of Senior Continuous Improvement Leaders and Process Engineers
- Drive initiatives across the entire grocery supply chain network
- Interpret information to quantify anticipated outcomes of supply chain decisions, including describing typical tasks with using and managing suppliers, understanding issues for inbound and outbound logistics, and describe basic logistical processes using a variety of business process design tools and techniques (Process Flow Design)
- Explain operational functions and key functional roles, clarify the role of each department or unit, and describe the interdependence of support functions (Operational Excellence)
- Describe the concepts behind engineering economics and implications of financial data, understand cost drivers, identify major types of financial data utilized by the organization, and explain how it is assessed and used in engineering (Engineering Economics)
- Plan and estimate simple projects under guidance, produce standard project status reports, obtain information from stakeholders during the planning process, and assist in detailed project plans – including costs, schedules, and resource requirements (Project Management)
- Manage site installation, manage project budgets (incl. managing POs), ensure site safety standards are upheld, and manage schedule to ensure all milestones are achieved (Vendor Management)
- Define the critical workflow for executing key processes, identify process problems that limit performance, focus on the most significant problems, surface significant problems to maximize efficiency gains, and implement methods of Continuous Improvement methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen (Continuous Improvement)
- Promote the usage of automation machineries, participate in implementation and training, conduct cost-benefit analyses of machineries, and monitor actual versus planned (Automation System Design)
- Combine knowledge of automation/system design and learning from previous implementations into a road map, guide in resolving integration issues, and propose alternatives to a system or technology integration initiative (Automation Integration)
- Create views of objects in 2 and 3 dimensions, create perspective drawings and orthogonal views, use design and visualization for basic drafting, and participate in projects that modify existing electrical systems, equipment, and components – including designing, testing, implementing, monitoring, and repairing mechanical components (Mechatronics)
- Leverage data analysis tools to explore moderately complex data, develop and test hypotheses, and use data to influence strategic work (Data and Digital Literacy)
- Apply data analysis and data modeling techniques to establish, modify, and maintain data structures and associated components, and apply specific computing languages and tools in machine learning (R, Python, etc.) (Advanced Analytics)
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a remote position or does it require travel?
This is a full-time position with anticipated travel up to 25%. Remote work policy is not specified.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
The role involves leading a team of four engineers, supporting Senior Continuous Improvement Leaders and Process Engineers, and driving initiatives across the grocery supply chain network.
What skills are required for the Director, Automation Engineering position?
Key skills include Process Flow Design, Operational Excellence, Engineering Economics, Project Management, Vendor Management, Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen), Automation System Design, Automation Integration, Mechatronics, and Data and Digital Literacy.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What experience makes a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates will have expertise in supply chain processes, automation engineering, continuous improvement methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma, project management, vendor management, and mechatronics, with the ability to lead teams and drive efficiency gains.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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