Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

71d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

We are immediately hiring a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (Warehousing, slotting, racking etc.) in Whitestown, IN, for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Ideal candidate will have customer facing experience in a warehouse distribution environment. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (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.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio expert required.
• Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) intermediate preferred.
• 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 required.
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) intermediate required.
• 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 preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS preferred.
• American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification preferred.

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.
• 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, layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
• Effective facilitation and execution of Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree