Lead CI Engineer, Warehouse Operations & Automation

Ryder System, Inc.; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. seeks a Lead Engineer to drive continuous improvement across operations through data-driven CI, engineering, and automation. You will lead projects, coach teams, and implement Kaizen events to deliver improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.

Responsibilities include facilitating Value Stream Maps, managing CI initiatives, and reporting progress to leadership. Requires strong data analytics, Lean Six Sigma, and advanced MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain with 7+ years of related work experience in Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing.
• 7 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing industry.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio.
• Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX) Intermediate, Preferred
• Proficiency in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, required, and additional certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement.
• Manages and completes high impact CI projects across the operation that lead to improved business results.
• Demonstrate a high level of competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and coaches employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles.
• May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals. With guidance of manager participate in employment decisions (hire, coach) and manage performance.
• 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 sustainment).
• Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations.
• 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

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

Change management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management

MBA (if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering.)

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

DAX

Excel

Visio

Access

CAD

Slot3D

MOST

Manhattan Scale

JDA

Appian

Llamasoft

OTM

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. seeks a Lead Engineer to drive continuous improvement across operations through data-driven CI, engineering, and automation. You will lead projects, coach teams, and implement Kaizen events to deliver improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.

Responsibilities include facilitating Value Stream Maps, managing CI initiatives, and reporting progress to leadership. Requires strong data analytics, Lean Six Sigma, and advanced MS Office skills.