Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

040 Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. (Employer-Payroll); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to apply data-driven CI, engineering, and automation to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the operation.

You will analyze data, map processes, and lead cross-functional teams in Kaizen events and value stream mapping to deliver measurable results. The role interfaces with operations management and customers and reports to a Lead Engineer/CI Manager, contributing to transformation plans and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain with 5+ years in warehousing/transport/manufacturing
• Experience with PowerBI/Tableau and SQL/DAX for data visualization and data profiling
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership across operations
• Proficiency in MS Office (Access/Excel/Visio) and CAD tools
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis.
• Maps and documents processes.
• Drives CI projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Supports go-live and certifications.
• Interacts with operations management and customers.
• Coaches teams on lean methods and CI best practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Lean / Six Sigma

Project leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

Master’s degree / MBA (preferred)

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Visio

CAD AutoCAD

Slot3D

MOST

Manhattan Scale

Job description

Summary

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
• Required Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Required Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Required Flexibility to operate and self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment
• Required Capable of multi‑tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Required System and change implementation skills
• Required Ability to work independently and as a leader or member of a team
• Required Ability to manage cross‑functional CI projects from beginning to sustained results
• Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in (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.
• Required 5 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing industry
• Required 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 & American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred Travel No Job Category Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in (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.
• Required 5 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing industry
• Required 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 & American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred Travel No Job Category Continuous Improvement

Compensation

Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type: Salaried

Minimum Pay Range: 90000

Maximum Pay Range: 105000

Compensation may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long‑term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.

Benefits

• 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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