Continuous Improvement Engineer

Role Overview

• Supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support operations.
• Identifies and implements 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 leverages data analytics, engineering methodologies, and core lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination.
• Interfaces with employees at all levels and functions across the operation.
• Reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations Management.
• Collects data and performs statistical analysis.
• Maps and documents processes.
• Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement.
• Develops a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for customers (transformation plan development and execution).
• Drives process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in 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.
• Supports Automation projects.
• Regularly interacts with operations management.
• Develops competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles.
• Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
• Participates in 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).
• Provides regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives.
• Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations.
• Maintains the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards.
• Implements and monitors a standardized corrective action system.
• Supports regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
• Performs all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain and three (3) 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 one (1) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering
• 3 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio Advanced
• Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) Intermediate
• Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools/processes (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) Beginner
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts,
• metrics, etc.) Beginner
• Warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale), and Labor Mgt. Systems. Beginner
• 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
• 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, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, , Mapping Software ie; Tableau. Intermediate
• Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS

Tech Stack

• SQL
• Tableau

Benefits

• comprehensive health and welfare 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