Transportation CI Engineer: Data-Driven Improvement Leader

Ryder System, Inc.; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive data-driven CI initiatives across transportation operations.

You will collect data, perform analyses, and lead Lean and Kaizen activities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while mentoring others on CI methods and Power BI usage.

This role requires knowledge of transportation modeling, Excel, and Power BI, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5 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. Expert.
• Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) Intermediate, Preferred.
• Functional Experience in Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, 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.
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks. Knowledge of all available equipment types; transportation design tools (JDA, Appian, etc.). Intermediate, Preferred.
• Lean Methodology, Preferred.
• Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement. Develops and manages CI plan to drive value for customers.
• Manages CI and engineering projects that lead to improved business results; supports go-live and steady state certifications; identifies and supports Automation projects.
• Develops competency in engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards; coaches employees in CI and Lean principles; applies methods to transportation operations.
• Facilitates Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events; coaches on lean methods to achieve operational excellence.
• Provides regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against site objectives; makes Supply Chain strategy recommendations.

Skills

Transportation knowledge

Power BI dashboards

Excel

Appian Direct Route

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Appian Direct Route

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive data-driven CI initiatives across transportation operations.

You will collect data, perform analyses, and lead Lean and Kaizen activities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while mentoring others on CI methods and Power BI usage.

This role requires knowledge of transportation modeling, Excel, and Power BI, with travel as needed.