Data-Driven Transportation CI Engineer

Ryder System, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to apply data-driven CI methods across operations. You will identify improvements, map processes, and develop transformation plans to raise safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

You will collaborate with multiple levels of management and drive cross-functional projects from inception to sustainment. The role emphasizes hands-on data analytics, Lean tools, and engagement in automation initiatives to deliver measurable value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• 3+ years or more in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry.
• Transportation experience necessary (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL).
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio Advanced
• Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) Intermediate, Preferred
• Basic knowledge of Lean tools/processes (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) Basic/Required Beginner
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, metrics, etc.) Beginner
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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 Supply Chain strategy recommendations.
• Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Lean tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

JDA

OTM

Visio

SQL

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to apply data-driven CI methods across operations. You will identify improvements, map processes, and develop transformation plans to raise safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

You will collaborate with multiple levels of management and drive cross-functional projects from inception to sustainment. The role emphasizes hands-on data analytics, Lean tools, and engagement in automation initiatives to deliver measurable value