Transportation Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (remote)

About the Role

This position supports Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture across operations by applying continuous improvement methods to new and existing processes. The Engineer will identify and drive change through data-driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role interfaces with employees at all levels and reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager, or Sr. CI Manager, closely aligned with Operations Management.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and perform statistical analysis.
• Map and document processes.
• Identify process gaps independently; recommend and implement process improvements.
• Develop and manage a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for customers (transformation plan development and execution).
• Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
• Manage and complete CI and steady-state engineering projects to improve business results.
• Assess CI initiatives and provide input on future activities.
• Support go-live and steady-state certifications.
• Identify and support Automation projects.
• Regularly interact with operations management and/or customers.
• Develop and demonstrate competency in a wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards.
• Coach employees in the use and implementation of CI and Lean principles.
• Apply engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, labor standards (time studies), flow optimization, data profiling, and resource modeling to improve transportation operations.
• Facilitate and execute Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter creation, pre-work, Kaizen week delivery, follow-up, and sustainment).
• Coach process owners on using Lean methods to achieve operational excellence.
• Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against site objectives.
• Make Supply Chain strategy recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Required
• 5+ years of related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry. Required
• Transportation Experience (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL). Required

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for influencing, reporting, and engaging diverse audiences. Required
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels. Required
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment. Required
• Capable of multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills. Required
• System and change implementation skills. Required
• Ability to work independently and as a leader or team member. Required
• Ability to manage cross-functional CI projects from start to sustained results. Required
• Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) – Expert level. Required
• Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX) – 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) – Intermediate. Required
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks.
• Knowledge of equipment types (dry van, temperature control, flatbed, specialized equipment).
• Transportation Design Tools (JDA, Appian), Network Design Tools (Llamasoft/Optilogic), Transportation Management Systems (JDA, OTM), Mapping Software (Tableau/Power BI) – Intermediate. Preferred
• Lean Methodology. Preferred
• Supply Chain Logistics Certification. Preferred

Pay

Salaried position with a pay range of $90,000 – $100,500. The compensation offered may be influenced by experience, education, location, market data, and internal equity. Eligibility for annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plans may apply based on role level/type.

Benefits

For full-time positions, Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family, and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.