Walmart Canada · 4 hours ago
Manager, Automation Engineering - Continuous Improvement
Bentonville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $180K/yr
2+ years expWalmart Canada is seeking an Automation Engineering Manager to optimize performance across their eCommerce automation network. This role involves leading continuous improvement efforts and leveraging data to enhance automation effectiveness and operational performance.
DeliveryRetailShopping
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 2 years' experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area
4 years' experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area
Preferred
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
Benefits
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.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities.
Company
Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada is a subsidiary of Walmart that operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide. It is a sub-organization of Walmart.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-12-18
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