Warehousing Sr. Industrial Engineer (E-commerce)

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Etna, OH

14d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

This position supports Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture across warehousing 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 methods, and Lean tools to identify and eliminate root causes, and works with employees across organizational levels and functions. It reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager, or Sr. CI Manager and closely aligns with Operations Management.

The role manages continuous improvement and steady-state engineering projects, develops and executes improvement plans, supports operational go-lives and certifications, and provides analysis and recommendations on continuous improvement initiatives and inventory or supply-chain strategies. It applies engineering methods such as product slotting, labor standards and time studies, layout and flow optimization, data profiling, and resource modeling. It also facilitates Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events, coaches process owners and employees in Lean and quality methods, and reports progress against site objectives.

Additional quality responsibilities include designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS); operating a standardized corrective action system; supporting regulatory compliance and certifications; and performing Quality Assurance functions for start-ups or expansions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain and five or more years of related work experience in warehousing, transportation, or manufacturing; alternatively, a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management and three or more years of related experience. For an MBA, an undergraduate degree in Engineering is required.
• Five or more years of related work experience in the warehousing and transportation and/or manufacturing industry.
• Expert Microsoft Office Suite skills, with emphasis on Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Required functional experience developing and managing Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, Management Accountability Systems, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S/workplace organization.
• Intermediate 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.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Flexibility and self-direction to excel 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.
• Preferred experience with warehouse design tools such as CAD/AutoCAD; slotting tools such as Slot3D; Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods such as MOST; Warehouse Management Systems such as Manhattan Scale; and labor management systems.
• Preferred knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types, warehouse layout and design, Lean methods, material-handling solutions, and automation, including powered industrial truck applications, racking and storage designs, packaging equipment, conveyor and sortation equipment, and AS/RS.
• Preferred knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks; transportation equipment types; and transportation design, network design, transportation management, and mapping tools such as JDA, Appian, Llamasoft, OTM, and Tableau.
• Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, and ISO/QMS credentials or experience.
• American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect data, perform statistical analysis, and map and document processes.
• Identify process gaps and recommend and implement process improvements.
• Develop and manage timely continuous improvement plans, including transformation plan development and execution.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development metrics.
• Manage and complete continuous improvement and steady-state engineering projects that improve business results.
• Assess continuous improvement initiatives and provide recommendations for future activities.
• Support go-live and steady-state certifications and identify and support automation projects.
• Interact regularly with operations management and customers.
• Develop competency in engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards, and coach employees in their use and implementation.
• Apply engineering methods and tools such as product slotting, labor time studies, layout and flow optimization, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling.
• Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events through chartering, pre-work, event delivery, follow-up, and sustainment.
• Coach process owners in the use of Lean methods to achieve operational excellence.
• Provide regular reports on data and actions to measure progress against site objectives.
• Make inventory and/or supply-chain strategy recommendations.
• Design, implement, monitor, and maintain the QMS based on company or industry standards.
• Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.
• Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
• Perform Quality Assurance functions for a start-up or expansion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• The position may be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan, depending on level and type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior