Warehousing Sr. Industrial Engineer (E-commerce)

Ryder System, Inc.; Etna Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to apply CI methods across an operation in Ohio.

You will collect data, analyze performance, map processes, and lead cross-functional teams to implement improvements that raise safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The role requires strong data analytics, experience with Lean tools, and the ability to coach teams in CI and quality practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain with 5+ years in warehousing/transportation/manufacturing.
• 5+ years in related warehousing/ transportation or manufacturing.
• Proficient in PowerBI/Tableau; SQL/DAX; strong Excel/Visio skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and perform statistical analysis.
• Map and document processes; identify gaps and implement improvements.
• Lead CI projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and manage continuous improvement plans; drive Kaizen events.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

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

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

SQL

Excel

Visio

Access

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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• System and change implementation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a leader or member of a team.
• 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.
• 5 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing industry.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Expert
• Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) Intermediate
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) Intermediate
• 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
• 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
• 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.

Preferred Functional Experience

• Leader Standard Work
• Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems
• Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
• Value Stream Mapping
• Kaizen
• 5S/Workplace Organization Beginner

Preferred Knowledge

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods.
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks.
• Preferred Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods.
• Record of professional certifications: Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification.
• Travel no restriction.

Compensation Information

• Pay Type: Salaried
• Minimum Pay Range: 90000
• Maximum Pay Range: 100000

Benefits Information

• 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.

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.

Additional 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.

Other Legal Disclosures

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