Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer - Ryder Last Mile (remote)

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•USA - Remote TX, TX

1d•$105,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

This position supports Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture across the business by applying continuous improvement methods to new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer identifies, leads, and drives data-driven change through continuous improvement, engineering, and automation efforts to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth. The role uses data analytics, engineering methodologies, and Ryder lean tools to identify and eliminate root causes, and works with employees across organizational levels and functions. It may manage continuous improvement resources and reports to the CI Manager or Senior CI Manager, while closely aligning with a General Manager or Director of Operations. The role collects and analyzes data, documents processes, identifies gaps, and recommends and implements improvements. It develops and executes transformation plans, manages high-impact continuous improvement projects, supports start-ups, retrofits, and expansions, and identifies automation opportunities. It applies engineering methods such as product slotting, labor time studies, layout and flow optimization, data profiling, and resource modeling. The position coaches employees and process owners in continuous improvement, quality assurance, and lean methods, facilitates Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen Events, and reports progress against site objectives. It may supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals and participate in employment and performance decisions with manager guidance. Additional responsibilities include designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the Quality Management System; implementing a standardized corrective action system; supporting regulatory compliance and certification; and performing quality assurance functions for start-ups or expansions. Travel is up to 10%–15%. The position is remote and salaried, with a stated pay range of $105,000–$125,000 and potential eligibility for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain and seven or more years of related experience in warehousing, transportation, or manufacturing; alternatively, a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management and five or more years of related experience. For an MBA, an undergraduate degree in Engineering is required.
Seven 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.
Intermediate proficiency developing and managing Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S/Workplace Organization.
Advanced understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions, including slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, and metrics.
Required Lean Six Sigma qualification or expertise.
Effective interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility and self-direction in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to multitask and strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage effective teams and implement systems and change.
Ability to lead cross-functional and complex continuous improvement projects from initiation through sustained results.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate data visualization skills (Power BI or Tableau) and database programming skills (SQL, DAX, or similar).
Advanced familiarity with warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.g., AutoCAD), slotting tools (e.g., Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g., MOST), Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., Manhattan Scale), and Labor Management Systems.
Advanced knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient and temperature-controlled), warehouse layout and design, and lean methods.
Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation, including powered industrial truck applications, racking and other storage designs, packaging equipment, conveyor and sortation equipment, and other automation solutions such as AS/RS.
Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks; equipment types such as dry van, temperature control, flat bed, and specialized equipment; and transportation design, network design, transportation management, and mapping tools such as JDA, Appian, Llamasoft, OTM, and Tableau.
cPMP and ISO/QMS.
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 execute continuous improvement plans and transformation plans to deliver customer value.
Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
Manage high-impact continuous improvement projects and assess initiatives, providing recommendations for future activities.
Support start-ups, retrofits, and expansions, including pricing inputs, go-live, and steady-state certifications.
Identify and support automation projects, and regularly interact with account management and customers.
Apply engineering methods and lean tools, and coach employees in continuous improvement, quality assurance, and lean principles.
Use product slotting, labor time studies, layout and flow optimization, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and transportation operations.
May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals and, with manager guidance, participate in hiring, coaching, and performance management.
Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events through planning, delivery, follow-up, and sustainment; coach process owners in lean methods.
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 Quality Management System based on company and/or industry standards.
Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.
Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
Perform quality assurance functions for start-ups or expansions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Prescription coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance options
Paid time off for vacation, illness, and bereavement
Family and parental leave
Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
Position may be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan