30 applicants

Company

Ryder System, Inc. · 12 hours ago

Continuous Improvement Engineer

USA - Remote TX

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$109K/yr - $109K/yr

3+ years exp

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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

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Continuous ImprovementData AnalysisLean PrinciplesMicrosoft Office SuiteData VisualizationWarehouse Management SystemsLean Six SigmaChange ImplementationWarehouse Design ToolsMaterial Handling SolutionsTransportation Management SystemsSQLDAXAutoCADJDATableauEffective Interpersonal SkillsProject Management

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.

Glassdoor

3.5

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company.

Founded in 1933

Miami, Florida, USA

10001+ employees

http://ryder.com/en

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