Continuous Improvement Engineer - Dedicated Transportation (REMOTE)
Company: Ryder
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
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Summary
The Continuous Improvement Engineer supports the development of the
Ryder Continuous Improvement culture in all employees across the
Business Unit/Vertical by actively promoting and facilitating the
use of continuous improvement methods to support new business and
existing operations. Using knowledge of engineering methodologies,
tools, and data analysis, this position will interface with
employee at all levels and various functions across the business
and within a facility.
3-4 years of data analysis experience - Required
Excel (advanced level), Access (intermediate level) and SQL
(intermediate level) experience - Required
Transportation experience or Supply Chain experience - Required
Continuous improvement mentality and ability to drive change within
an established business
Transportation modeling/solutions development experience
Transportation metrics & data visualization
Proficient in transportation modeling tools such as Appian Direct
Route, JDA Transportation Modeler or Llamasoft Supply Chain
Guru
Ability to analyze transportation data for optimization
opportunities, dedicated route design and strategic network
analysis
Strong customer facing presence and ability to clearly articulate
savings opportunities with the customer.
Engineer is responsible for analysis and utilization of continuous
improvement tools and Lean methodologies to design supply chain
solutions in current and future operations.
Collects data and performs statistical analysis
Maps and documents processes. Recommends and implements process
improvement
Establishes and implements performance measures
Re-designs and/or re-engineers logistics processes
Supports business development and creates efficient designs and
solutions
Develops efficient utilization of resources (labor force, drivers
and equipment)
Applies company methodologies and tools to design efficient
transportation operations
Confers with engineering & operations managers to implement
efficient & competitive solutions
Essential Functions
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. 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
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 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
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. Coach process owners on how to use engineering methods
to achieve operational excellence
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 (standard work, visual management, continuous
flow). Completes CI projects that lead to improved business
results. Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and
recommendations on future activities
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
Additional Responsibilities
Skills and Abilities
Lean: Functional Experience 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
Warehousing Engineering: Functional Experience 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
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required Engineering, Business, Supply Chain
Bachelors Degree or minimum of 4 years relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree preferred Supply Chain Management or Industrial
Engineering Bachelors Degree
Four (4) years or more Minimum of four years of related experience
in the Distribution, Warehousing and/or Manufacturing,
Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics industry is required
required
Four (4) years or more Minimum of four years of related experience
in the Distribution, Warehousing, Transportation, Supply Chain
Logistics industry is preferred preferred
Other Lean, TPS, QMS preferred
Other American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or
Supply Chain Logistics Certification
Travel: Less than 10%
DOT Regulated: No
Applicants from Colorado: 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
$80,000 to $82,000.
Applicants from Colorado: Ryder offers comprehensive health and
welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision,
life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid
time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental
leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Job Category: Continuous Improvement
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free
workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a
protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified
individual with disability.
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