Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer - Start-ups (Remote)

Ryder System, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer - Start-ups (Remote) to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives. The role encompasses managing projects that enhance operations using data analytics and engineering methodologies, with responsibilities that include supervision and coaching on Lean practices. The position requires relevant engineering education and significant experience, along with certifications like Lean Six Sigma.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience or 5+ years with Master's degree.
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma required; PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data; implement improvements.
• Manage high-impact CI projects and optimize operations.
• Facilitate Value Stream Maps and coach employees in CI.

Skills

Data visualization

Lean tools

Engineering methods

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

AutoCAD

Manhattan WMS

Job description

Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer - Start-ups (Remote)

Join Ryder System, Inc. as a Warehouse Lead Industrial Engineer - Start-ups (Remote).

This role supports Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture by applying CI methods to enhance operations. The Lead Engineer will identify, lead, and implement change through data-driven CI, engineering, and automation efforts to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth. The position involves leveraging data analytics, engineering methodologies, and Ryder’s lean tools to identify root causes and eliminate inefficiencies. The role interfaces with employees at all levels and may supervise CI resources, reporting to the CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager, and works closely with General Managers or Directors of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data; map processes; identify gaps; implement improvements; develop and execute CI plans to drive value.
• Manage high-impact CI projects to improve business results; support start-ups, retrofits, expansions, automation projects, and interact with management and clients.
• Apply engineering methods and Lean tools; coach employees in CI, QA, and Lean principles; optimize layouts, labor standards, and flow.
• Supervise CI engineering and quality professionals; participate in hiring and performance management.
• Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events; coach process owners on Lean methods.
• Report progress; recommend inventory and supply chain strategies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Design and maintain QMS; implement corrective actions; support compliance and certifications; perform QA functions for start-ups or expansions.

Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio); data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau); database programming (SQL, DAX).
• Proficiency in Lean tools, engineering methods, warehouse design tools (AutoCAD, Slot3D, MOST), WMS (Manhattan), automation solutions, and transportation design tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain with 7+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 5+ years. Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma required; PMP, ISO/QMS, APICS preferred.

Additional Details

Travel: 25-50%; Compensation: $105,000 - $120,000; Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: This job posting is active. For questions, contact Ryder at [e-mail] or 800-793-3754.