[Hiring] Warehouse Senior Industrial 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. 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.
• 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 a wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards.
• Coach employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles.
• Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards, layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling.
• Facilitates and executes Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages.
• 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.

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 in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management and three (3) years related experience.
• 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. Intermediate, Preferred.
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks. Intermediate, Preferred.
• & Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, Preferred.
• & American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred.

Requirements

• Effective interpersonal skills, Required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, Required.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization, 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.

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.