Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the role

MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD WITH RYDER! Be a vital player for one of the largest and most recognizable names in Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance and Supply Chain Services in the World! We are immediately hiring a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer in York, PA for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage and complete CI and steady-state engineering projects that lead to improved business results.
• Assess CI initiatives and provide input and recommendations on future activities.
• Support go-live and steady state certifications.
• Identify and support Automation projects.
• Regularly interact with operations management and/or customer(s).
• Develop and demonstrate competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coach employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles.
• Apply 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.
• Effectively facilitate and execute 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.
• Develop and demonstrate competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coach employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles.
• Make Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and five (5) 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 three (3) years 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, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) intermediate preferred.
• 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 beginner required.
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) intermediate 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.
• Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, , Mapping Software ie; Tableau intermediate preferred.
• Leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and advanced lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination.

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 (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.
• 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.

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 and Schedule

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month.
• Annual Salary Pay: $100,000 - $110,000 per year based on experience.
• Schedule: 1st shift: Monday- Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Travel: Phoenix, AZ (20%).

Company Culture

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
• We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of 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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