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Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer Transportation (remote)
Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer Transportation (remote)Ryder System, Inc. • Columbia, SC, US
Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer Transportation (remote)

Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer Transportation (remote)

Ryder System, Inc. • Columbia, SC, US
22 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations.

The Engineer will identify and drive change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and advanced lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination.

This position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation.

This position reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations Management.

Essential Functions

  • Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement.
  • Develop and manage 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 CI and steady-state engineering projects that lead to improved business results.
  • Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities.
  • Support go-live and steady state certifications. Identify and support Automation projects.
  • Regularly interacts with operations management and / or customer(s).

Additional Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned

    • Skills And Abilities

  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization
  • Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
  • Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
  • System and change implementation skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a leader or member of a team
  • Ability to manage cross-functional CI projects from beginning to sustained results

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
  • 5 years or more in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry
  • Transportation Experience Necessary
  • Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio
  • Data visualization and database programming
  • Functional Experience 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
  • Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions
  • Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks
  • Lean Methodology
  • Supply Chain Logistics Certification

    • 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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