Head of Ads Quality Engineering
WhatNot$230,000 - $350,000/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Supply Chain, DistributionIndustries
Requirements
- Promotes and supports company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
- Leads Process Improvement tools and methods (e.g., 5S, root cause analysis, Six Sigma, time and motion studies) to eliminate Quality losses and deviations in a Distribution Center area according to Network Process Structure using Walmart Performance System (WPS)
- Compiles and submits deviations to existing One Best Way playbooks and provides input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams on project ideation and replication opportunities
- Assists with tactical deployment of Quality Excellence WPS program methodology
- Manages project execution of top Quality losses in the functional area and assists in building capability of other area managers and associates
- Assists with creation of area Quality loss profile analysis and performance metrics; develops gap analysis to support WPS integration
- Leads Quality-related savings projects within area of responsibility by taking loss out of the process
- Supports Department Managers with WPS programs, projects, associate engagement, and KPI improvements within process area
- Delivers expected functional area results through KPI analysis, loss elimination, and creating standard work to reduce process variation
- Assists with review and response of Quality-focused process improvement projects owned by area managers
- Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities by developing relationships with stakeholders, supporting plans to meet customer/business needs, identifying goals/objectives, building accountability, measuring progress, addressing improvements, demonstrating adaptability, and promoting continuous learning
- Provides supervision and development for associates (hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, recognition, promoting belonging mindset)
- Ensures compliance with company policies/procedures and supports mission/values/ethics by implementing action plans, utilizing Open Door Policy, and providing direction/guidance
- Builds high-performing teams, embraces differences, creates belonging culture, offers opportunities for associates to thrive
- Works collaboratively, builds trusting relationships, communicates with impact/energy/positivity to motivate/influence
- Attracts/retains talent, empowers/develops talent, recognizes contributions
- Maintains/promotes highest standards of integrity/ethics/compliance, models Walmart values, holds accountable, supports regenerative goals (belonging, waste elimination, local giving)
- Acts selfless, humble, self-aware, honest, fair, transparent
- Delivers results customer-first, adapts to customer shopping behaviors, applies EDLP/EDLC models
- Makes data-based decisions, balances short/long-term priorities, considers customers/associates/shareholders/suppliers
Responsibilities
- Promote and support company policies, initiatives, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics/integrity
- Lead Process Improvement tools/methods to eliminate Quality losses/deviations in Distribution Center area using WPS
- Compile/submit deviations to One Best Way playbooks; provide input to Divisional Focused Improvement Teams
- Assist with tactical deployment of Quality Excellence WPS program
- Manage execution of top Quality losses projects; build capability in other managers/associates
- Create area Quality loss profile analysis/performance metrics; develop gap analysis for WPS integration
- Lead Quality-related savings projects by removing process losses
- Support Department Managers on WPS programs/projects, associate engagement, KPI improvements
- Deliver functional area results via KPI analysis, loss elimination, standard work creation
- Review/respond to Quality-focused projects owned by area managers
- Coordinate/oversee job activities: build stakeholder relationships, support plans/initiatives, set/communicate goals, measure progress, address improvements, promote learning
- Supervise/develop associates: hire/train/mentor/assign duties/recognize/promote belonging
- Ensure policy/procedure compliance; implement action plans, support Open Door Policy, guide business processes
- Build high-performing teams and belonging culture; embrace differences
- Collaborate, build relationships, communicate to motivate/influence
- Attract/retain/empower/develop talent; recognize accomplishments
- Uphold integrity/ethics/compliance; model values; foster regenerative culture
- Act with humility, honesty, fairness, transparency
- Prioritize customers; apply EDLP/EDLC; adapt to shopping behaviors
- Use data/insights for decisions; balance priorities considering stakeholders
Skills
Process Improvement
5S
Root Cause Analysis
Six Sigma
Time and Motion Studies
Walmart Performance System
KPI Analysis
Quality Excellence
Gap Analysis
Standard Work
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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