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Walmart Senior Manager, Automation Engineering in MCCORDSVILLE, Indiana
Position Summary...
Walmart’s next-generation fulfillment network is rapidly evolving, and this role is at its core. As Senior Manager of Fulfillment Automation Engineering, you will own and optimize the end-to-end inbound process—from unload to storage—driving continuous improvement in a highly visible, strategic supply chain initiative. In this high-impact, high-autonomy role, you’ll collaborate across engineering, operations, and product teams to design and enhance automated fulfillment processes, directly shaping company performance at scale.
What you'll do...
Lead continuous improvement for inbound fulfillment processes (unloading to storage) in Walmart’s next-gen network
Analyze process flows and automation systems to identify and address inefficiencies and risks
Use data analytics to generate insights and guide strategic decisions with cross-functional teams
Design and document process enhancements and standard workflows
Partner with automation teams to evaluate and implement new equipment
Build business cases to support investment decisions
Manage projects, track progress, mitigate risks, and communicate updates
Translate technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences
Promote a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven problem-solving
What you’ll bring...
Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related) or 7+ years’ relevant experience
Strong data analytics and storytelling skills
Proven project management and change management experience
Ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience with fulfillment/distribution automation systems (conveyance, sortation, robotics, WCS/WMS)
Familiarity with mechatronics, control systems, or electrical design
Proficiency with analytics and data visualization tools
Background in engineering economics and financial modeling for automation
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 (https://one.walmart.com/) .
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $220,000.00 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.
Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and 4 years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area. Option 2: 6
years’ experience in Engineering, supply chain, or a related area.
2 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: Computer Engineering
Primary Location...
5259 W 500 N, MCCORDSVILLE, IN 46055-5552, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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.