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Job Description:
Summary
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.
Essential Functions
- 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 (transformation plan development and . 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 steadystate engineering projects that lead to improved business results. Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities. Support golive 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 and coaches employees 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.
- Effective facilitation and Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation / creation prework 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 Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations
Additional Responsibilities
- Design implement monitor and maintain the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards
- Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system
- Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements
- Perform all functions related to Quality Assurance for a startup or expansion
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers work groups customers supervisors)
- Flexibility to operate and selfdriven to excel in a fastpaced environment
- Capable of multitasking highly organized with excellent time management skills
- System and change implementation skills
- Ability to work independently and as a leader or member of a team
- Ability to manage crossfunctional CI projects from beginning to sustained results
- Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access Excel and PowerPoint & Visio expert required
- Data visualization (PowerBI Tableau etc. and database programming (SQL DAXetc. intermediate preferred
- Functional Experience in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems PlanDoCheckAct (PDCA) Value Stream Mapping Kaizen 5S/Workplace Organization beginner required
- Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting utilization labor planning layouts metrics etc. intermediate required
- Warehouse design tools such as CAD ; slotting 3D) Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods ; Warehouse Management Systems Scale) and Labor MgtSystems intermediate preferred
- 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 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 Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA OTM Mapping Software ie; Tableauintermediate preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (Engineering Business Supply Chain) and five 5 years or more related work experience in the Warehousing Transportation or Manufacturing industry required; or Masters degree (Industrial Engineering Business Administration or Supply Chain Management) and three 3 year related experience; if MBA then undergraduate degree in Engineering.
- Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. expert required
- Data visualization (PowerBI Tableau etc. and database programming (SQL DAXetc. intermediate preferred
- Functional Experience in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems PlanDoCheckAct (PDCA) Value Stream Mapping Kaizen 5S/Workplace Organization beginner required
- Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting utilization labor planning layouts metrics etc. intermediate required
- 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. intermediate preferred
- 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 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 Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA OTM Mapping Software ie; Tableau. intermediate preferred
- Lean Six Sigma cPMP ISO/QMS preferred
- Other American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification preferred
Travel
DOT Regulated
None
Job Category
Continuous Improvement
Compensation Information:
Thecompensationofferedtoa candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates relevant experience; education including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus commission and/or longterm incentive plan based on the level and/ for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
95000
Maximum Pay Range:
110000
Benefits Information:
For all Fulltime positions only: 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 taxadvantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a protected veteran among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC