Continuous Improvement Manager

About the role

This is a dynamic and high profile position managing 5-6 Engineers across 4-5 customer locations. Experience with automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the Business Unit/Vertical by actively promoting and facilitating the use of continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations.
• Manage the CI resources across multiple operations to influence, drive, and manage change through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth.
• Leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and all Ryder lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination.
• Interface with employees at all levels and functions across the business.
• Develop advanced competency in a wide range of engineering methods, data analysis, Lean tools, and quality standards and coach employees in their use.
• Manage, track, and report the progress and value of the transformational activities and projects across customer accounts.
• Direct the assessment, development, implementation, and continuous improvement activities related to the implementation of lean processes across accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management.
• Nine (9) years or more in the Distribution, Warehousing and/or Manufacturing, Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics industry.
• Master's degree preferred in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management.
• Expertise 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 advanced required.
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) expert required.
• 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).
• 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.
• Knowledge working with HRM systems (e.g. Workday) and associated HR processes.
• Knowledge on team member hiring/on-boarding.
• Lean Six Sigma, required.

Qualifications

• Expertise 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 advanced required.
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) expert required.
• 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).
• 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.
• Knowledge working with HRM systems (e.g. Workday) and associated HR processes.
• Knowledge on team member hiring/on-boarding.
• Lean Six Sigma, required.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• 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.
• Expertise 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 advanced required.
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) expert required.
• 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).
• 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.
• Knowledge working with HRM systems (e.g. Workday) and associated HR processes.
• Knowledge on team member hiring/on-boarding.
• Lean Six Sigma, required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days.
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase options.
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more.
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year.
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave.

Pay

Annual Salary Pay: $110,000 - $120,000 per year based on experience.

Schedule

Shift 1st : Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00 pm (flexible)

Travel

50%-75% (4-5 customer locations)

REMOTENOTE: (EST/ CST time zones preferred)