Ryder System, Inc. · 2 days ago
Warehouse Industrial Improvement Engineer
USA - Avon IN County Rd
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expRyder System, Inc. is focused on fostering a Continuous Improvement culture across its operations. The Warehouse Industrial Improvement Engineer will apply continuous improvement methods to enhance performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while managing projects and driving process improvements through data analysis and engineering methodologies.
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 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 Automation projects
Regularly interacts with operations management
Develop competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards 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
Participate in 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)
Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives
Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations
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 three (3) 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 one (1) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering
Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio advanced required
Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools/processes (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) beginner required
Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts,- metrics, etc.) beginner required
Preferred
Knowledgeable of 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. beginner 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
American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance options
Paid time off for vacation
Illness
Bereavement
Family and parental leave
Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
Company
Ryder System, Inc.
We perfect the supply chains people depend on.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Sanchez
Chief Executive Officer
John Diez
President and Chief Operating Officer
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