Manager, Automation Engineering - Continuous Improvement

Walmart•Bentonville, AR

12d•$90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Position Summary... What you'll do... As an Automation Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in optimizing performance across our next-generation eCommerce automation network. This role is built for a leader who thrives at the intersection of data, automation, and operations—someone who can translate complex system behavior into measurable improvements in cost, throughput, and delivery performance. With responsibility across multiple operating sites, you will own continuous improvement efforts that drive higher utilization, improved reliability, and sustained performance gains. Success in this role comes from combining strong analytical capability with practical operational execution—using data, system knowledge, and disciplined improvement methods to remove friction from highly automated environments.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 2 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.
Option 2: 4 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or optimizing automation systems in eCommerce, distribution, or supply chain environments
Strong analytical skills with experience using cloud-based data platforms (e.g., GCP) or similar tools
Proven track record of continuous improvement driven by data, root cause analysis, and operational execution
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar improvement methodologies
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional partners
Demonstrated ability to introduce new approaches and elevate performance in established operations
Masters: Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

Drive performance through data: Analyze large, complex operational datasets to identify throughput constraints, reliability gaps, and utilization opportunities across automated systems.
Translate insight into action: Develop clear, actionable recommendations and work with site and engineering teams to implement improvements that move cost, CPH/UPH, and automation metrics.
Optimize automated systems end-to-end: Leverage an understanding of automation infrastructure, controls, and system data to improve startup behavior, reduce downtime, and stabilize peak operations.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives: Identify, prioritize, and execute improvement efforts that increase automation effectiveness, improve system resiliency, and raise baseline performance year over year.
Support expansions and launches: Partner on expansion cut-ins and new asset launches, ensuring performance ramps quickly and lessons learned are embedded into standard practices.
Influence without authority: Collaborate across operations, engineering, product, and vendors to align on priorities and deliver results in complex, fast-moving environments.
Challenge the status quo: Bring new ideas, industry best practices, and analytical rigor to continuously raise the bar on how automated systems are operated and improved.

Benefits

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 $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock