Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer

Ryder System, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive data-driven CI initiatives across operations. You will identify, lead, and deliver change through analytics, engineering methods, and lean tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.

Expect interaction with staff at all levels and potential supervision of CI resources. You will coach on lean methods, facilitate Kaizen events, and deliver sustained results while reporting progress against site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with several years of related experience in warehousing, transportation or manufacturing.
• 7+ years in related work experience in warehousing, transportation and/or manufacturing.
• Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel, Access, PowerPoint & Visio.
• Data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX).
• Proficiency in Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Lean.
• Understanding of core engineering and data analytics functions (slotting, labor planning, layouts, metrics).
• Lean Six Sigma, certifications and related credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis; maps processes and identifies gaps.
• Manages high-impact CI projects and supports startups, retrofits and expansions.
• Coaches teams in lean, QA and CI principles; applies PDCA and VSM.
• Supervises CI eng’g and QA professionals; participates in hiring decisions.
• Facilitates Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events; sustains improvements.
• Provides regular data-driven reports and recommends supply chain strategies.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Independent & team player

Adaptable in fast-paced environment

Time management

Team leadership

System & change implementation

Cross-functional CI projects

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain

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

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

DAX

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Visio

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. Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and all Ryder lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. This high influence position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position may manage CI resources and reports to the CI Manager/Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with a General Manager or Director of Operations.

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 high impact CI projects across the operation that lead to improved business results. Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities. Support start-ups, retrofits and expansions including pricing inputs, go-live and steady state certifications. Identify and support Automation projects. Regularly interacts with account Management and/or customer(s).

• 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. 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.

• 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 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 ,

• Strong verbal and written communication skills ,

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). ,

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team ,

• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment ,

• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills ,

• Manages effective teams,

• System and change implementation skills,

• Ability to lead cross-functional and complex CI projects from beginning to sustained results,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and seven (7) 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 five (5) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering., Required

• 7 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) 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

• 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. Advanced, 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). Advanced, 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. Advanced, Preferred

• & Lean Six Sigma, Required

• & cPMP, ISO/QMS, Preferred

• & American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred

Travel

• No

Job Category

Continuous Improvement

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range

105000

Maximum Pay Range

115000

Benefits Information

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.

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.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants

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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.