Ryder System, Inc. · 2 days ago
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expRyder System, Inc. is a leading provider of supply chain solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer. This role supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture by applying methods to enhance operations and drive performance improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Fleet ManagementLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (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
Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. expert required
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
Preferred
Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) intermediate preferred
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
Other American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
Discounted employee stock purchase options
Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave
Company
Ryder System, Inc.
We perfect the supply chains people depend on.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Robert Sanchez
Chief Executive Officer
John Diez
President and Chief Operating Officer
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