Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer Transportation (remote)

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

106d • $85,000 - $100,000

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5 years or more in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry.
• Transportation Experience Necessary (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL).
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio.
• Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.).
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions.
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks.

Nice To Haves

• Functional Experience in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems.
• Lean Methodology.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coach employees in the use and implementation of CI, and Lean principles.
• Apply engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards, and optimization of flow.
• 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 Supply Chain strategy recommendations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

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