Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer

Exempt / Salaried position paid twice per month.

About the Role

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the business by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer will identify, lead, and drive change within the operation through data-driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth. This high-influence role interfaces with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. The position may manage CI resources and reports to the CI Manager/Sr. CI Manager, closely aligned with a General Manager or Director of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis.
• Maps and documents processes.
• Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvements.
• Develops 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 improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
• Manages and completes high-impact CI projects across the operation that lead to improved business results.
• Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities.
• Supports start-ups, retrofits, and expansions including pricing inputs, go-live, and steady-state certifications.
• Identifies and supports Automation projects.
• Regularly interacts with account Management and/or customer(s).
• Demonstrates high competency in a wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards; coaches employees in CI, Quality Assurance, and Lean principles.
• Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, labor standards (time studies), layouts, flow optimization, data profiling, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
• May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals; participates in employment decisions (hire, coach) and manages performance with guidance from manager.
• Facilitates and executes Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter creation, pre-work, Kaizen week delivery, 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 Quality Assurance functions for a start-up or expansion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain and seven (7) or more years of related work experience in Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing; or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management and five (5) years of related experience (if MBA, undergraduate degree must be in Engineering).
• Seven (7) or more years of related work experience in Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills and strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• 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 lead cross-functional and complex CI projects from inception to sustained results.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Intermediate data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX).
• Proficiency 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 (Intermediate).
• Advanced understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics).
• Advanced knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/design, and Lean methods.
• Preferred: Advanced knowledge of warehouse design tools (CAD, e.g., AutoCAD; slotting, e.g., Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems (e.g., MOST), Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., Manhattan Scale), and Labor Management Systems.
• Preferred: Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types (e.g., powered industrial truck applications, racking/storage designs, packaging equipment, conveyor/sortation equipment, AS/RS).
• Preferred: Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks, equipment types (dry van, temperature control, flatbed, specialized), Transportation Design Tools (JDA, Appian), Network Design Tools (Llamasoft), Transportation Management Systems (JDA, OTM), and Mapping Software (Tableau).
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Required).
• Preferred certifications: cPMP, ISO/QMS, APICS, and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification.

Pay

Annual salary range: $95,000 – $125,000, based on experience. Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 10% of salary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance).
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family, and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.