Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer- Remote with Travel.
Company: Ryder
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Summary
MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD WITH RYDER!
Be a vital player for one of the largest and most recognizable
names in Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance and Supply
Chain Services in the World!
The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (individual contributor)
supports the development of the Ryder Continuous Improvement
culture across the Business Unit/Vertical by actively promoting and
facilitating the use of continuous improvement methods to support
new business and existing operations. Drive change through focused
CI efforts to higher levels of performance in safety, quality,
performance, cost and growth each and every day.
Essential Functions
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).
Independently identifies process gaps, recommends and implements
process improvement.
Management of the lean transformational activities and projects at
one large customer account or multiple customer accounts, directing
the assessment, development, launch and continuous improvement
activities related to specific business and day-to-day frontline
associate interface and implementation of lean at the site.
Coach process owners how to use engineering and Lean methods to
achieve operational excellence
Develop advanced 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 company methodologies and tools, 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.
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
Collects data and performs statistical analysis.
Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process
gaps; recommends and implements process improvement.
Works on complex problems of diverse scope where analysis of data
requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for
obtaining solutions.
Establishes and implements performance measures.
Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress
against the site objectives.
Establishes and implements performance measures.
Work with site leadership to conduct assessments of critical site
and business needs.
Develop a thorough effective and timely continuous improvement plan
to address the top business needs at Ryder sites (transformation
plan development and execution).
Drive process improvement activities to achieve dramatic
improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality,
delivery, cost, and employee development.
Provide formal and informal training, coaching, mentoring to Ryder
associates: must be able to translate Business System concepts to
local situations and help individuals and teams progress in
understanding and correct application for sustainable business
improvements.
Assisting and/or leading the execution of Lean Assessments.
Completes event planning, perform pre-work, facilitates teams and
supports events (includes; start-ups, expansion & closure).
Follow-up on events and audit compliance to lean plans to prevent
backsliding.
Supports continuous improvement deployment using fundamentals of
lean. Completes CI projects that lead to improved business
results.
Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on
future activities.
Supervise a team of continuous improvement engineering
professionals, make employment decisions (hire, promote, coach,
development) and performance management.
Additional Responsibilities
--- Skills and Abilities
Lean: Proficiency with: Creating Cell Designs, Managing Material
Flow, Design Plan for Every Part Systems (PFEP), Setting
up/operation of Kanban, Supermarket Systems Pull Systems, Lean Mfg
Systems, Developing and most important managing to: Leader Standard
Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability
Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Kaizen Facilitation
Warehouse Engineering: Proficiency with: Product Slotting,
Distribution Center MHE, Studying Labor Standards (time studies),
Distribution Layouts and optimization of flow, Warehouse Metrics,
Headcount rationalization and forecasting, Data Profiling, Working
with ambiguous data sets and customer requirements to develop a
Supply Chain Solution, WMS Functionality and Processes required to
implement engineering designs/solutions/proposals Aptitude to learn
a new business and systems
Effective interpersonal skills, Builds and manages effective teams,
System and change implementation skills, Strong verbal and written
communication skills.
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within
all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers,
supervisors), Ability to work independently and as a member of a
team, Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a
fast-paced environment, Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized,
with excellent time management skills.
MS Office, MS Project and/or Transportation/Warehouse Management
Systems (TMS and WMS) and Network analysis tools, MS Visio,
Statistical and/or Transportation Analysis Tools (Minitab, SAS,
Matlab, i2, Tmod, ILPS), Mapping analysis tools and/or Simulation
advanced required.
Transportation Design: Extensive knowledge of Dedicated Services
and Managed Transportation Networks.
Required 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 expert required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required Engineering, Business, Supply Chain
bachelor's degree or minimum of 8 years relevant work
experience.
Bachelor's degree preferred Supply Chain Management or Industrial
Engineering bachelor's degree
Eight (8) years or more Minimum of eight years of related
experience in the Distribution, Warehousing and/or Manufacturing,
Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics industry is required.
Eight (8) years or more Minimum of eight years of related
experience in the Distribution, Warehousing, Transportation, Supply
Chain Logistics industry is preferred.
MS Office, MS Project and/or Transportation/Warehouse Management
Systems (TMS and WMS) and Network analysis tools, MS Visio,
Statistical and/or Transportation Analysis Tools (Minitab, SAS,
Matlab, i2, Tmod, ILPS), Mapping analysis tools and/or Simulation
advanced required
Transportation Design: Extensive knowledge of Dedicated Services
and Managed Transportation Networks. Required 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
expert required.
Other Lean, TPS, QMS
Other American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or
Supply Chain Logistics Certification and Lean Certification
preferred.
Travel
50 to 60%- Travel onsite to customer site
Relocation available
In addition to a comprehensive benefit package, a 401(K) Savings
Plan with a company match, discounted stock purchase options,
performance-based annual cost of living increases and we are proud
to offer:
Comprehensive training and the ability to continue your
professional development.
Regional and local Ryder resources to help guide and support as we
grow this offering.
The stability and peace-of-mind that comes with working for a
World-Class, Fortune 500 organization that has been in business for
over 85 years with over 40,000 employees worldwide.
Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary
ranges; market data/ranges; applicant's skills; prior relevant
experience; certain degrees or certifications, etc. The salary for
this position ranges from $85,000 to $100,000.
Employees may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, as
applicable.
If you possess a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed
and grow your career, and your work experience and/or education
aligns with the Requirements and Responsibilities listed below,
please APPLY NOW!!
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