Senior CI Engineer Transportation
About The Position
This position supports Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture across transportation operations by applying continuous improvement methods to new and existing operations. The engineer identifies and drives operational change through data-driven continuous improvement, engineering, and automation efforts to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role uses data analytics, engineering methodologies, and lean tools to identify and eliminate root causes, and interfaces with employees at all organizational levels and functions. It reports to a Lead Engineer, CI Manager, or Senior CI Manager and works closely with Operations Management. The engineer develops and manages continuous improvement plans and engineering projects, supports go-live and steady-state certifications, and helps identify and implement automation projects. The role applies methods such as product slotting, labor time studies, flow optimization, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling in transportation operations. It also facilitates Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events from charter development and preparation through execution, follow-up, and sustainment; coaches employees and process owners in continuous improvement and lean principles; reports progress against site objectives; and makes supply chain strategy recommendations. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of related work experience in the transportation or supply chain industry.
- Transportation experience in Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, or LTL.
- Expert Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Required beginner-level functional experience developing and managing Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, Management Accountability Systems, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S/Workplace Organization.
- Required intermediate-level understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions such as slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, and metrics.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, report, engage diverse audiences, and clearly present project outcomes to internal and external customers at all organizational levels.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels.
- Flexibility and self-direction in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage time effectively.
- System and change implementation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a leader or team member.
- Ability to manage cross-functional continuous improvement projects from initiation through sustained results.
Nice To Haves
- Intermediate experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau and database programming such as SQL or DAX.
- Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks; transportation equipment types; transportation design tools such as JDA and Appian; network design tools such as Llamasoft/Optilogic; transportation management systems such as JDA and OTM; and mapping software such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Lean methodology.
- Supply Chain Logistics Certification.
Responsibilities
- Collect data, perform statistical analysis, and map and document processes.
- Identify process gaps and recommend and implement improvements.
- Develop, manage, and execute continuous improvement plans to deliver customer value and improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
- Manage and complete continuous improvement and steady-state engineering projects that improve business results.
- Assess continuous improvement initiatives and recommend future activities.
- Support go-live and steady-state certifications and identify and support automation projects.
- Interact regularly with operations management and customers.
- Develop and demonstrate competency in engineering methods, lean tools, and quality standards.
- Coach employees and process owners in applying continuous improvement and lean principles.
- Apply engineering methods and tools, including product slotting, labor time studies, flow optimization, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling.
- Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events, including charter development, pre-work, event delivery, follow-up, and sustainment.
- Provide regular reports on data and actions to measure progress against site objectives.
- Make supply chain strategy recommendations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, and bereavement
- Family and parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Position may be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan, depending on level and type
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
