Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer - Start-ups (remote)

Ryder; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry leader in transportation and logistics is seeking a Lead Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role supports the Continuous Improvement culture by utilizing engineering methods and Lean tools to drive operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data-driven process improvements, quality assurance, and engineering principles, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Office and data analysis tools. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment focused on growth and performance enhancement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance performance.
• Collect and analyze data for process improvements.
• Coach staff on CI and Lean principles.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite skills

Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau)

Lean methods

Core engineering and data analysis functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain)

Tools

SQL

DAX

Job description

Job Description:

Summary
This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the business by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer will identify, lead and drive change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth.

Essential Functions

• 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 quality standards and coaches employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles.
• May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals.
• Effective facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages.
• Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives.

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

• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio expert required
• Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) intermediate preferred
• Proficiency 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 intermediate required
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) advanced required
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and seven (7) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. expert required
• Lean Six Sigma, required

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.