Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

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5 Locations
Remote
95K-105K Annually
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer drives operational improvements through data analysis, engineering methodologies, and lean tools, enhancing performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the supply chain.
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Job Description:

We are immediately hiring a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer in York, PA 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: $95,000 - $105,000 per year based on experience
  • Schedule: 1st shift: Monday- Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
  • 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
  • Discounted employee stock purchase options
  • Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
  • All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
  • Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

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 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 go-live 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 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). 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 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)
  • Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
  • Capable of multi-tasking, 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 cross-functional 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, DAX,etc.) intermediate preferred
  • Functional Experience in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (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.gAutoCAD); slotting (e.gSlot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.gMOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.gManhattan 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 (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

  • Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and five (5) 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 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, DAX,etc.) intermediate preferred
  • Functional Experience in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (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

20%
DOT Regulated
None
 

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Job Category

Continuous Improvement

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s 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/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$95,000

Maximum Pay Range:

$105,000

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.

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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Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire.  During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.

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Top Skills

Cad
Dax
Microsoft Office Suite
Power BI
SQL
Tableau
Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan Scale)
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The Company
HQ: Miami, FL
5,180 Employees
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What We Do

Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its industry-leading practices in third-party logistics, environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com, and follow us on our Online Newsroom, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

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