Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer

This position supports Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture by applying continuous improvement methods to new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer will identify, lead, and drive change through data-driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis.
• Maps and documents processes.
• Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvements.
• Develops and executes a 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 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 customers.
• Demonstrates competency in 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.
• May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals; participates in employment decisions (hire, coach) and manages performance with guidance.
• Facilitates and executes Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events (A3 charter creation, pre-work, 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 Quality Management System (QMS) based on company and/or industry standards.
• Implements and monitors a standardized corrective action system.
• Supports regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
• Performs Quality Assurance functions for start-ups or expansions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 experience in Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Intermediate-level data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX).
• Intermediate proficiency in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S/Workplace Organization.
• 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.
• Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types (e.g., powered industrial truck applications, racking, storage solutions, packaging equipment, conveyor/sortation, AS/RS).
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services, Managed Transportation Networks, and equipment types (dry van, temperature control, flatbed, specialized equipment).
• Advanced proficiency in Transportation Design Tools (JDA, Appian), Network Design Tools (Llamasoft), Transportation Management Systems (JDA, OTM), and Mapping Software (Tableau).
• Lean Six Sigma certification required.
• cPMP or ISO/QMS certification preferred.
• APICS and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in 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; Labor Management Systems).

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment; self-driven.
• Capable of multitasking; highly organized with excellent time management.
• System and change implementation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional and complex CI projects from initiation to sustained results.

Pay

Salaried position with a pay range of $110,000 – $115,000. Eligible for annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on level and type.

Benefits

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