Continuous Improvement Manager

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Minooka, IL

36d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are immediately hiring a Continuous Improvement Manager in Minooka, IL for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team. Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month Annual Salary Pay: $80K - $95K Schedule: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 5pm - Must be flexible to work other days/shifts as needed 30 - 50% Travel When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Management, Industrial Engineering or 8 years equivalent experience
• 5 years or more in Demonstrated experience in one of the RIL Engineering competencies or Masters Degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience
• 5 years or more in Experience in one of the target market industry segments or Masters Degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience
• 5 years or more in Operations, Consulting, or third party Logistics or Masters Degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience
• Advanced knowledge of Integrated Logistics, transportation, distribution, customer service, information technology
• Knowledge of computer tools: spreadsheets, databases, graphics, word processing, mapping, routing and scheduling, facility layouts. Advanced
• Practicing knowledge of sales process Advanced
• Knowledge of RIL operations and related systems Advanced
• Ability to effectively solve problems and challenges that satisfy customers
• Ability to define and be responsive to customer requirements
• Develops and delivers effective presentations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Nice To Haves

• 30 - 50% Travel

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor other engineers to develop innovative solutions
• Manage multiple projects
• Confer with operations managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions
• Apply company methodologies and toll to design transportation operations
• Map and document processes
• Identify gaps in processes and recommend/implement improvement
• Foster an environment of innovation within the team
• Benchmark internal processes to ensure best practices are presented to customer
• Manage data flow processes to support daily operations in conjunction with IT
• Establish and implement performance measures
• Conduct Supply Chain analyses and recommend alternative strategies
• Facilitate performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to aid development of individual and team skills
• Effectively interact with customers, Sales, and Operations to create value propositions
• Take an active and growing role in account financials
• Collect data and perform statistical analysis
• Apply Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tool
• Create presentations and conduct meetings
• Develops the solution proposal and assists in the presentation and selling of the transaction
• Makes presentations to both lateral and external customers
• Defines the problem, organizes and manages the complexity of the opportunity and plans/manages the project and it's deliverables into successful result
• Obtains the appropriate and necessary resources and applies them efficiently and effectively to the development of the solution
• Participates in the strategic planning for the organization
• Identifies, presents and participates in the testing of tools and techniques that enhance the competency of the organization
• Participates actively in related professional and educational organizations to further the individual, team and RIL professional skills and recognition as the leader in the industry
• Actively participates in the recruiting and interview process
• Coaches and mentors coops, interns and college recruits
• Participates in the indoctrination of other new members including LMs and Directors
• Identify best practices/recommendations; implementation of plans
• Performs other duties as assigned

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
• Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager