Transportation Continuous Improvement Engineer (remote)

Ryder System, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; 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

Summary

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support operations. The Engineer will identify and implement 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 core 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 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 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 and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal skills ,
• Required Strong verbal and written communication skills Essential for influencing, reporting, and engaging diverse audiences.
• Ability to effectively present project outcomes to internal and external customers at all organizational levels, 'telling the story' in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Required Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Required Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• 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 Strong Continuous Improvement mentality
• Required Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained results
• Required Change implementation skills, Required

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.
• Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft/Optilogic, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, Mapping Software ie; Tableau/Power BI.
• Intermediate, Preferred
• Travel No Job Category Continuous Improvement

Benefits

For all Full-time positions only: 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Pay Transparency

EEO is the Law Ryder Pay Transparency Policy.

Security Notice for Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.

Contact Information

Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] or 800-793-3754.

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