Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer - Start - ups (remote)

Continuous Improvement Lead Engineer

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.
• Manages and completes high impact CI projects across the operation that lead to improved business results.
• 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, and Lean principles.
• May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals.
• Effective facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages.
• Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives.

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:

• 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, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization intermediate required.
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions advanced required.
• Warehouse design tools such as CAD, slotting, Predetermined Motion and Time Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, and Labor Mgt. Systems advanced preferred.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types, warehouse layout/design, and Lean methods. Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types 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, Network Design Tools, Transportation Management Systems, Mapping Software advanced preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma required.
• cPMP, ISO/QMS, preferred.
• American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, preferred.

Travel: DOT Regulated: None

Job Category: Continuous Improvement

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: 100000

Maximum Pay Range: 120000

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.

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, 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.