Manager, Automation Engineering

Position Summary. What you'll do... Role summary:
The Manager, Automation Engineering leads the design, integration, and continuous improvement of automation systems within supply chain operations. This role leverages data analysis and advanced analytics to influence strategic decisions and optimize process flows. The manager oversees project planning and execution, collaborates cross-functionally to implement technology solutions, and drives operational excellence through effective communication and stakeholder engagement. By fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency, this position supports business objectives while ensuring compliance with engineering and financial standards.

Our team leads large-scale automation projects across Walmart’s supply chain, directly shaping the next generation of distribution centers. We leverage advanced analytics and data analysis to drive continuous improvement and optimize operational efficiency. Collaborating cross-functionally, the team manages project execution from planning through implementation, ensuring seamless integration of automation technologies. Focused on innovation and process enhancement, we apply project management principles to deliver impactful solutions that support Walmart’s strategic goals.

The role is based in Red Bluff, CA and is expected to travel up to 50% of the time.

• Leverage data analysis tools to explore automation performance and develop actionable insights.
• Design and assess process flows to optimize supply chain automation and logistics operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and integrate automation technologies.
• Manage project plans, schedules, and resources to ensure timely delivery of automation initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports to influence strategic decisions.
• Assist in developing business cases and evaluating financial impacts of automation projects.
• Mentor team members and support talent development within the automation engineering function.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence effectively – confidence, credibility, and concise, organized thoughts
• The ability to collaborate while establishing credibility, analyzing stakeholder needs, and responding effectively
• Demonstratable business acumen and ownership of project activity
• Defining vision and strategies for automation technologies identifying opportunities, building business cases, approving objectives
• Leading in design of progressing new automation technologies, hardening technologies to implement across the network
• Developing and implementing large-scale automation technology for brownfield sites to enhance operational efficiencies, OEE, and increase productivity
• Implementing efficiencies and best practices in Automation
• Engineering to help speed the delivery and quality of products
• Establishing, influencing, and managing high-visibility key supplier relationships.

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  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…