Warehouse Industrial Engineer

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Summary

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support operations. The Engineer will identify and implement change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and core lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. This position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations Management.

Essential Functions

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.

Additional Responsibilities

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

Skills and Abilities

Effective interpersonal 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

Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained results

Change implementation skills

Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio advanced required

Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc. ) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc. ) intermediate preferred

Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools/processes (e. g5S, 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

Warehouse design tools such as CAD (e. gAutoCAD); slotting (e. gSlot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e. gMOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e. gManhattan Scale), and Labor MgtSystems 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. gAS/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

Qualifications

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



Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools/processes (e. g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) beginner required


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

Travel:

DOT Regulated: None

Job Category: Continuous Improvement

Compensation Information :

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc.

Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type :

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

85000

Max.