Manager Continuous Improvement - Ryder Last Mile (Remote)

Ryder • Milwaukee, WI

371d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Manager of Continuous Improvement at Ryder Last Mile is responsible for promoting and facilitating continuous improvement methodologies across various operations. This role involves managing CI resources, driving change through data-driven initiatives, and enhancing performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth. The manager will work closely with employees at all levels to implement engineering methodologies and lean tools, ensuring effective root cause analysis and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Nine (9) years or more in the Distribution, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Supply Chain Logistics industry required.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean methodologies and tools such as PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen.
• Expertise in core engineering and data analysis functions including slotting, utilization, and labor planning.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations and data analytics.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Warehouse design tools such as AutoCAD and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Experience with data visualization tools like PowerBI and Tableau.
• Familiarity with Transportation Design Tools and Mapping Software.
• Knowledge of HRM systems and associated HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals.
• Lead employment decisions including hiring, promoting, coaching, and managing performance.
• Manage multiple and complex Supply Chain projects.
• Regularly interact with Senior Management and customers.
• Lead the development and execution of strategy, scorecarding, and key performance indicator action plans.
• Conduct assessments of critical site and business needs with operational leadership.
• Develop and implement a continuous improvement plan to address top business needs at Ryder sites.
• Drive process improvement activities to achieve significant improvements in key business metrics.
• Provide regular reports on data and actions to measure progress against performance and business objectives.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring on Ryder Business System concepts.
• Support start-ups, retrofits, and expansions including pricing inputs and certifications.
• Develop competency in engineering methods, data analysis, and lean tools, coaching employees in their use.
• Facilitate and execute Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages.
• Identify process gaps and lead the CI Team to implement improvements.
• Manage, track, and report the progress of transformational activities across customer accounts.
• Direct the assessment, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of lean processes.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree