Continuous Improvement Engineer

PITT OHIO; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance operational efficiency at their Pittsburgh office. This entry-level role focuses on identifying and implementing process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data, and develop strategies to ensure sustainable improvements. With a commitment to fostering a pleasant work environment, the company offers competitive wages and excellent benefits, making it a fantastic opportunity for those eager to start their career in engineering and supply chain management.

Benefits

Hospital/Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Discount Prescription

Dental Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Paid Vacations

Pleasant Work Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Proven experience in process improvement and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements to organizational processes.
• Execute Lean Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and KPI reports.

Skills

Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Collaboration

Time Management

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Other Engineering/Technical related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

SQL

Snowflake

Job description

PITT OHIO, a $900 million, high service, highly profitable transportation solutions provider offering SUPPLY CHAIN, LTL, and TRUCKLOAD services is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team at our Corporate office in Pittsburgh, PA.

We offer competitive wages, hospital/medical insurance with no weekly premiums, vision, discount prescription, dental, 401K, profit sharing, paid vacations, pleasant work environment, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to organizational processes and methods
• Collect and analyze data to support process improvement initiatives
• Execute Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain process documentation to support process improvement
• Train and mentor staff on new process changes and initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are implemented and corporate wide improvements are realized
• Develop strategies and plans to assure sustainability of improvements
• Monitor and report progress on projects and performance to senior management
• Travel to terminals in the network to observe operations and recommend improvements
• Implement strategies and tactics to increase driver and dock productivity and increase operational efficiency
• Support the other Engineers in the department
• Remain flexible to additional responsibilities as required; react to change effectively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Other Duties

• Maintain and create PowerBI KPI reports for Upper Management
• Collaborate with Operations and IT to test different technological solutions
• Support terminal personnel when issues arise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or another Engineering/Technical related discipline
• Proven experience in process improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in data analysis and process improvement tools
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Must be competent and proficient in Microsoft Office Software products
• Knowledge of Microsoft PowerBI or another Business Intelligence software
• Experience with SQL and Snowflake are a plus
• 0 – 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Previous Transportation or Logistics experience is a plus
• Fluent command in the English language is required to efficiently communicate with internal and external customers

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Analyst, Engineering, and Supply Chain

Industries

Truck Transportation