[Hiring] Transportation Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer @Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

Role Description

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.
• Interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation.
• Report to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager and closely align with Operations Management.

Essential Functions

• Collect data and perform statistical analysis.
• Map and document processes.
• Independently identify process gaps; recommend and implement process improvement.
• Develop and manage a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for customers.
• Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
• Manage and complete CI and steady-state engineering projects that lead to improved business results.
• Assess CI initiatives and provide input and recommendations on future activities.
• Support go-live and steady state certifications.
• Identify and support Automation projects.
• Regularly interact with operations management and/or customers.
• Develop and demonstrate competency in a wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards.
• Coach employees in the use and implementation of CI and Lean principles.
• Apply engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards, and optimization of flow.
• Facilitate and execute Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events.
• Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against site objectives.
• Make Supply Chain strategy recommendations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential for influencing, reporting, and engaging diverse audiences.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5 years or more in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry.
• Transportation Experience Necessary (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL).
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel, PowerPoint & Visio.
• Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) Intermediate.
• Functional Experience in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, and Management Accountability Systems.
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions.
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks.
• Lean Methodology.
• Supply Chain Logistics Certification.

Requirements

• Transportation experience and knowledge (transportation modeling, route optimization, hours of service, etc.) (REQUIRED).
• Analytic mindset and experience maintaining Power BI dashboards (REQUIRED).
• Proficiency in Excel and Power BI (REQUIRED).
• Experience with Appian Direct Route or other transportation modeling software (PREFERRED).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.