Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer - Start-ups (remote)

Job Description : Summary

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the business by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer will identify, lead and drive change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth. Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and all Ryder lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. This high influence position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position may manage CI resources and reports to the CI Manager / Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with a General Manager or Director of Operations.

Essential Functions

Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement. Develop a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for our customers (transformation plan development and execution). Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development

Manages and completes high impact CI projects across the operation that lead to improved business results. Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities. Support start-ups, retrofits and expansions including pricing inputs, go-live and steady state certifications. Identify and support Automation projects. Regularly interacts with account Management and / or customer(s).

Demonstrate a high level of competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coaches employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles. Applies engineering methodologies / tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and / or transportation operations.

May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals. With guidance of manager participate in employment decisions (hire, coach) and manage performance.

Effective facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation / creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow up and follow through on sustainment). Coach process owners on how to use lean methods to achieve operational excellence

Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Inventory and / or Supply Chain strategy recommendations

Additional Responsibilities

Design, implement, monitor and maintain the QMS based on established company and / or industry standards.

Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.

Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.

Perform all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion

Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio expert required

Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) intermediate preferred

Proficiency in developing and managing : Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S / Workplace Organization intermediate required

Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) advanced required

Warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.gAutoCAD); slotting (e.gSlot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.gMOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.gManhattan Scale), and Labor MgtSystems advanced preferred

Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout / design and Lean methods

Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as : powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.gAS / RS)advanced preferred

Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks

Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment

Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, , Mapping Software ie; Tableau advanced preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and seven (7) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required; or Master’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management) and five (5) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering.

Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. expert required

Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) intermediate preferred

Proficiency in developing and managing : Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S / Workplace Organization intermediate required

Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) advanced required

Warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale), and Labor Mgt. Systems. advanced preferred

Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout / design and Lean methods. Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as : powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS / RS). advanced preferred

Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks. Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment. Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, , Mapping Software ie; Tableau. advanced preferred

Lean Six Sigma, required

cPMP, ISO / QMS, preferred

American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and / or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, preferred

Travel : DOT Regulated : None

Job Category : Continuous Improvement

Compensation Information :

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data / ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and / or long-term incentive plan based on the level and / or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below :

Pay Type :

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range : 100000

Maximum Pay Range : 120000

Benefits Information :

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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