Continuous Improvement Manager
RYKER · Jefferson City, MO · Today
On-siteManufacturing$110k–$120k/yrFull-time
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
- Supports 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.
- Manages 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Knowledge of core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.).
- 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).
Benefits
- Miscellaneous benefits include medical, dental, vision benefits, 401(k) savings plan with a company match, discounted employee stock purchase options, quality employee discounts, and paid time off.
- 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.