Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the Role

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. This role leverages data analytics, engineering methodologies, and advanced lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. The position interfaces with employees at all levels and functions across the operation and reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager, or Sr. CI Manager.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis.
• Maps and documents processes.
• Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvements.
• Develops and manages a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for customers (transformation plan development and execution).
• Drives process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in key business metrics: 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.
• Supports go-live and steady-state certifications.
• Identifies and supports automation projects.
• Regularly interacts with operations management and/or customer(s).
• Develops and demonstrates competency in a wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards; coaches employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, and Lean principles.
• Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
• Facilitates and executes Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation/creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow-up, and sustainment).
• Coaches process owners on using lean methods to achieve operational excellence.
• Provides regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against site objectives.
• Makes inventory and/or supply chain strategy recommendations.
• Designs, implements, monitors, and maintains the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards.
• Implements and monitors a standardized corrective action system.
• Supports regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
• Performs all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain and five (5) years or more of related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry; or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management and three (3) years of related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering.
• Five (5) years or more of related work experience in the Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing industry.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel, and PowerPoint & Visio (Expert).
• Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) (Intermediate, Preferred).
• Functional experience in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization (Beginner, Required).
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) (Intermediate, 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 Management Systems (Intermediate, 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) (Intermediate, Preferred).
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks, available equipment types (dry van, temperature control, flatbed, other specialized equipment), Transportation Design Tools (e.g., JDA, Appian), Network Design Tools (e.g., Llamasoft), Transportation Management Systems (e.g., JDA, OTM), and Mapping Software (e.g., Tableau) (Intermediate, Preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS certifications (Preferred).
• American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification (Preferred).

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.
• 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.

Pay

Annual salary range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year based on experience. Pay type: Exempt/Salary paid twice per month.

Schedule

1st shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase options.
• Quality employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, travel, and more.
• Paid major holidays and paid time off within the first year.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.