Transportation Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Coppell, TX

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About The Position

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the business by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer will identify, lead and drive change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth. Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and all Ryder lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. This high influence position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position may manage CI resources and reports to the CI Manager/Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with a General Manager or Director of Operations.

Requirements

• Effective interpersonal skills , Required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills Essential for influencing, reporting, and engaging diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively present project outcomes to internal and external customers at all organizational levels, "telling the story" in a clear, concise, and compelling manner., Required
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). , Required
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team , Required
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment , Required
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills , Required
• Manages effective teams, Required
• System and change implementation skills, Required
• Ability to lead cross-functional and complex CI projects from beginning to sustained results, Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field, Required
• 7 years or more in in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry, Required
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Expert, Required
• Proficiency 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 Intermediate, Required
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) Advanced, Required

Nice To Haves

• Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) Intermediate, Preferred
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks. Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment. Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft/Optilogic, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, Mapping Software ie; Tableau/Power BI. Advanced, Preferred
• Lean Methodology, Preferred
• Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of continuous improvement engineering professionals.
• Lead employment decisions (hire, promote, coach, development) and manage performance.
• Manages multiple and complex Supply Chain projects.
• Regularly interacts with Senior Management and/or customer(s).
• Collects data and performs statistical analysis.
• Maps and documents processes.
• Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement.
• Develop a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for our customers (transformation plan development and execution).
• Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development
• Manages and completes high impact CI projects across the operation that lead to improved business results.
• Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities.
• Support start-ups, retrofits and expansions including pricing inputs, go-live and steady state certifications.
• Identify and support Automation projects.
• Regularly interacts with account Management and/or customer(s).
• Demonstrate a high level of 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 (time studies), and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve transportation operations.
• Effective facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation / creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow up and follow through on sustainment).
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

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