Continuous Improvement Manager

Crowley Logistics

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Management, Industrial Engineering, or 8 years equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in RIL Engineering competencies or Masters Degree with 4 years of relevant logistics experience
  • 5+ years in target market industry segments or Masters Degree with 4 years of relevant logistics experience
  • 5+ years in Operations, Consulting, or third-party Logistics or Masters Degree with 4 years of relevant logistics experience
  • Advanced knowledge of Integrated Logistics, transportation, distribution, and information technology
  • Proficient with spreadsheets, databases, and graphics tools
  • Practicing knowledge of sales processes

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams to develop innovative solutions
  • Manage multiple projects and confer with operations managers for competitive solutions
  • Apply methodologies to design transportation operations and document processes
  • Identify process gaps and implement improvements
  • Establish and implement performance measures and conduct supply chain analyses
  • Interact effectively with customers and internal teams to create value propositions
  • Participate in recruiting and team development efforts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability insurance options
  • Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, and family leave
  • Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
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Job Description:

Job Description

We are immediately hiring a Continuous Improvement Manager in Minooka, IL for our Supply Chain Solutions division. 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: $80K - $95K

  • Schedule: Mon 6 Fri 7:30am 6 5pm - Must be flexible to work other days/shifts as needed

  • 30 - 50% Travel

Summary

Lead, coach, mentor other engineers to develop innovative solutions; manage multiple projects, confer with operations managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions; apply company methodologies and toll to design transportation operations; map and document processes; identify gaps in processes and recommend/implement improvement; foster an environment of innovation within the team; benchmark internal processes to ensure best practices are presented to customer; manage data flow processes to support daily operations in conjunction with IT; establish and implement performance measures; conduct Supply Chain analyses and recommend alternative strategies; facilitate performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to aid development of individual and team skills; effectively interact with customers, Sales, and Operations to create value propositions; take an active and growing role in account financials; and, collect data and perform statistical analysis, apply Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tool.


Essential Functions

  • Project Management and Solution Development: Create presentations and conduct meetings. Develops the solution proposal and assists in the presentation and selling of the transaction. Makes presentations to both lateral and external customers. Defines the problem, organizes and manages the complexity of the opportunity and plans/manages the project and it's deliverables into successful result. Obtains the appropriate and necessary resources and applies them efficiently and effectively to the development of the solution.
  • Development of the Personal and Organizational Proficiency of the Team: Participates in the strategic planning for the organization. Identifies, presents and participates in the testing of tools and techniques that enhance the competency of the organization. Participates actively in related professional and educational organizations to further the individual, team and RIL professional skills and recognition as the leader in the industry.
  • Recruiting and Development of Team: Actively participates in the recruiting and interview process. Coaches and mentors coops, interns and college recruits. Participates in the indoctrination of other new members including LMs and Directors.


Additional Responsibilities

  • Identify best practices/recommendations; implementation of plans. Decision quality will impact business opportunity.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to effectively solve problems and challenges that satisfy customers. Ability to define and be responsive to customer requirements, Required
  • Develops and delivers effective presentations , Required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills , Required
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills , Required
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). , Required
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team , Required
  • Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment , Required
  • Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills , Required
  • Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices, Required


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Management, Industrial Engineering or 8 years equivalent experience, Required
  • 5 years or more in Demonstrated experience in one of the RIL Engineering competencies or Masters Degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience, Required
  • 5 years or more in Experience in one of the target market industry segments or Masters Degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience, Required
  • 5 years or more in Operations, Consulting, or third party Logistics or Masters Degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience, Required
  • Advanced knowledge of Integrated Logistics, transportation, distribution, customer service, information technology Advanced, Required
  • Knowledge of computer tools: spreadsheets, databases, graphics, word processing, mapping, routing and scheduling, facility layouts. Advanced, Required
  • Practicing knowledge of sales process Advanced, Required
  • Knowledge of RIL operations and related systems Advanced, Required


Travel

  • 30 - 50%

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Compensation Information:

Thecompensationofferedtoacandidate 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; 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:

$80000

Maximum Pay Range:

$95000

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.

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