Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer - Ryder Last Mile (remote)

040 Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. (Employer-Payroll); Texas; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Lead CI Engineer to advance continuous improvement across warehousing, transportation, and manufacturing operations in Texas. You will lead data-driven initiatives, apply Lean tools, and drive large-scale CI projects with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role interfaces with management and customers, mentors CI staff, and supports automation initiatives. A strong background in data analysis and Lean Six Sigma is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in warehousing, transportation or manufacturing; or Master’s with 5+ years, MBA case allows undergrad engineering.
• 7+ years in warehousing, transportation and/or manufacturing experience.
• MS Office suite expertise including Access, Excel, PowerPoint & Visio.
• Data visualization (PowerBI/Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX).
• Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, APICS certifications; Lean methods mastery.
• Knowledge of CAD/Slotting tools, WMS (Manhattan, etc.), and labor planning.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis.
• Maps and documents processes and identifies gaps.
• Leads CI projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth.
• Develops transformation plans and executes value-driven improvements.
• Interfaces with account management and customers; coaches teams in CI methods.
• Supports start-ups, retrofits, expansions, and automation projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Project management

Lean tools

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

Master’s Degree in Industrial Eng./MBA/Supply Chain

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Visio

CAD tools

MOST

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.
• Make 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 Up to 10%-15%.

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

Pay Type: Salaried

Minimum Pay Range: 105000

Maximum Pay Range: 125000

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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. 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].

Company overview

Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry-leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

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