Warehouse Sr. Industrial Engineer - Start-ups (remote)

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•Indianapolis, IN

5d•$95,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Engineer will identify and drive change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and advanced lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. This position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations Management. Previous start-up experience required (including pre start-up and post start-up experience) Experience with AutoCAD, WMS (Manhattan SCALE), Power BI, Snowflake, slotting software (WareBee or Slot3D) Ability to travel 50%-75%

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and five (5) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required; or Master’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management) and three (3) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering.
5 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing industry
Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Expert
Functional Experience in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization Beginner
Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) Intermediate

Nice To Haves

Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) Intermediate
Warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale), and Labor Mgt. Systems. Intermediate
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 such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS). Intermediate
Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks. Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment. Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, , Mapping Software ie; Tableau. Intermediate
Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS
American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification

Responsibilities

Collects data and performs statistical analysis.
Maps and documents processes.
Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement.
Develop and manage a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for our customers (transformation plan development and execution).
Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
Manages and completes CI and steady-state engineering projects that lead to improved business results.
Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities.
Support go-live and steady state certifications.
Identify and support Automation projects.
Regularly interacts with operations management and/or customer(s).
Develop and demonstrate competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coaches employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles.
Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
Effective facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation / creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow up and follow through on sustainment).
Coach process owners on how to use lean methods to achieve operational excellence
Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives.
Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations
Design, implement, monitor and maintain the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards
Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system
Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements
Perform all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion
Performs other duties as assigned