Continuous Improvement Engineer
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Summary
This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support operations. The Engineer will identify and implement 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 core 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 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 CI and steady-state engineering projects that lead to improved business results. Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities. Support Automation projects. Regularly interacts with operations management.
- Develop 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.
- Participate 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).
- Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations.
Additional Responsibilities
- 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 start-up 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)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of multi-tasking highly organized with excellent time management skills
- Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained results
- Change implementation skills
- Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access Excel and PowerPoint & Visio advanced required
- Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI Tableau etc.) and database programming (SQL DAXetc.) intermediate preferred
- Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools/processes (e.g5S Standard Work Visual Management problem solving) beginner required
- Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting utilization labor planning layouts- metrics etc.) beginner required
- Warehouse design tools such as CAD (); slotting (3D) Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (); Warehouse Management Systems ( Scale) and Labor MgtSystems beginner 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; Tableau intermediate preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (Engineering Business Supply Chain) and three (3) 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 one (1) year related experience; if MBA then undergraduate degree in Engineering
- Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access Excel and PowerPoint & Visio advanced required
- Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI Tableau etc.) and database programming (SQL DAXetc.) intermediate preferred
- Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools/processes (e.g. 5S Standard Work Visual Management problem solving) beginner required
- Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting utilization labor planning layouts- metrics etc.) beginner 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. beginner 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
- American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification preferred
Travel
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Job Category
Continuous ImprovementCompensation 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 long-term incentive plan based on the level and/ for the position are below:
Pay Type:
SalariedMinimum Pay Range:
80000Maximum Pay Range:
100000Benefits Information:
For all Full-time 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 tax-advantaged 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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Employment Type
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