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 operations. The Engineer will identify and drive change through data-driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to enhance performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role interfaces with employees at all levels and functions 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, analysis, and resource modeling to improve transportation operations.
• Facilitate and execute Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation/creation, pre-work identification, 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.
• 5+ years of related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry.
• Transportation experience necessary (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL).

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills and strong verbal/written communication skills for influencing, reporting, and engaging diverse audiences.
• Ability to present project outcomes clearly and compellingly to internal and external customers at all organizational levels.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multitasking, 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 start to sustained results.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills (expert in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) at an intermediate level (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 level required).
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) at an intermediate level.
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services, Managed Transportation Networks, and equipment types (dry van, temperature control, flatbed, specialized equipment).
• Experience with Transportation Design Tools (JDA, Appian), Network Design Tools (Llamasoft/Optilogic), Transportation Management Systems (JDA, OTM), and Mapping Software (Tableau/Power BI) at an intermediate level (preferred).
• Lean Methodology (preferred).
• Supply Chain Logistics Certification (preferred).

Pay

Salaried position with a minimum pay range of $90,000 and a maximum pay range of $100,500. Eligibility for annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan may apply based on role level/type.

Benefits

• 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.