Warehouse Senior Industrial Engineer

Ryder System, Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive data-driven CI across operations, collecting data, analyzing processes, mapping workflows, and leading improvement initiatives that boost safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Collaborate with operations leaders to implement automation and Lean methods, using PowerBI/Tableau, SQL, and other analytics tools. Some travel and site work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, business, or supply chain.
• Minimum 5 years in warehousing, transportation, or manufacturing.
• MBA with undergrad in engineering may substitute 3 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and performs statistical analysis.
• Maps and documents processes.
• Leads CI projects and Kaizen events to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Data analytics

Lean tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

DAX

Visio

CAD

Slot3D

MOST

JDA

OTM

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering/Business Administration/Supply Chain

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

DAX

Visio

CAD

Slot3D

MOST

Manhattan Scale

JDA

OTM

Job description

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Job Description: Summary

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Engineer will identify and drive 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 advanced 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 and manage 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 go-live and steady state certifications. Identify and support Automation projects. Regularly interacts with operations management and/or customer(s). Develop and demonstrate 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. 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 , Required Strong verbal and written communication skills , Required Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). , 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 System and change implementation skills, Required Ability to work independently and as a leader or member of a team, Required Ability to manage cross-functional CI projects from beginning to sustained results, Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and five (5) 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 three (3) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering., Required 5 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, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) Intermediate, Preferred Functional Experience 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 Beginner, Required Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) Intermediate, 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. Intermediate, 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). Intermediate, 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. Intermediate, Preferred & Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, Preferred & American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred Travel No Job Category Continuous Improvement.

Preferred

Preferred Functional Experience 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 Beginner, Required Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) Intermediate, 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. Intermediate, 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). Intermediate, 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. Intermediate, Preferred & Lean Six Sigma, 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: 85000 Maximum Pay Range: 100000

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.

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