What You'll Do :

• Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence, reduce costs, and improve productivity.
• Develop and implement process improvements, including lean manufacturing principles, to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead root cause analysis and identify opportunities for improvement in all areas of the plant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, develop and implement solutions, and measure and track results.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas for cost savings.
• Develop and manage the plant's continuous improvement roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Provide coaching and guidance to plant employees on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement principles and methodologies, including lean manufacturing, six sigma, and total quality management.
• Proven track record of leading successful continuous improvement initiatives and achieving operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to drive results.

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 $79,000.00-$169,000.00

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.

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., Project Management

Masters: Chemical Engineering, Masters: Mechanical Engineering

Primary Location...

5200 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31604-0000, United States of America