Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ryder

• $80K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain with 3+ years of related experience, or a Master's with 1 year; preferably in Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Intermediate knowledge of data visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau, and database programming with SQL or DAX.
  • Basic familiarity with Lean/TPS principles such as 5S, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
  • Understanding core engineering and data analysis techniques like slotting and labor metrics, with a beginner level of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze data to identify process gaps and implement improvements.
  • Manage Continuous Improvement (CI) projects that enhance business results.
  • Develop and apply engineering methodologies and Lean tools to optimize operations.
  • Facilitate Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events to drive process enhancement.
  • Report on data and actions to measure progress and recommend supply chain strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
  • Life and disability insurance options.
  • Paid time off for various circumstances including vacation and parental leave.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with tax advantages.
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Job Description:

We are immediately hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Whitestown, IN for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Ideal candidates will have experience slotting, 5S, Kaizen, SQL. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

  • Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
  • Annual Salary Pay: $80,000 - $90,000 per year based on experience
  • Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday- Friday: 8:00am- 5:00pm

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, DAX,etc.) 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 (e.gAutoCAD); slotting (e.gSlot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.gMOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.gManhattan 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 (e.gAS/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


Qualifications

  • Bachelor27s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and three (3) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required; or Master27s 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, DAX,etc.) 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

DOT Regulated
None

Compensation Information:

Thecompensationofferedtoacandidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate27s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc.The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/ortype.Compensationranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$80,000

Maximum Pay Range:

$90,000

Benefits 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.

Job Category

Continuous Improvement

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