Senior Industrial Engineer, Warehouse

• Support Ryder's Continuous Improvement culture across the operation
• Apply continuous improvement methods to new and existing operations
• Identify and drive operational change through data-driven continuous improvement, engineering, and automation efforts
• Deliver improved safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development performance
• Collect data, perform statistical analysis, and map/document processes
• Identify process gaps and recommend/implement process improvements
• Develop and manage continuous improvement plans and transformation plan execution
• Manage and complete continuous improvement and steady-state engineering projects
• Assess continuous improvement initiatives and recommend future activities
• Support go-live and steady-state certifications
• Identify and support automation projects
• Interact regularly with operations management and customers
• Develop competency in engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards; coach employees in continuous improvement, quality assurance, and Lean principles
• Apply engineering methods including product slotting, labor standards/time studies, layouts, flow optimization, data profiling/analysis, and resource modeling
• Facilitate and execute Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events, including A3 charter creation, pre-work, results delivery, and sustainment follow-up
• Coach process owners on Lean methods and operational excellence
• Report data and actions against site objectives
• Make inventory and supply chain strategy recommendations
• Design, implement, monitor, and maintain the QMS
• Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system
• Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements
• Perform Quality Assurance functions for start-ups or expansions
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain and five (5) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry; or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management and three (3) years related experience; if MBA, undergraduate degree in Engineering
• Five years or more related work experience in the Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing industry
• Microsoft Office Suite skills, with emphasis on Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio — Expert
• Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) — Intermediate, preferred
• Functional experience developing and managing Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, Management Accountability Systems, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S/Workplace Organization — Beginner, required
• Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions, including slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, and metrics — Intermediate, required
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types, warehouse layout/design, and Lean methods — Intermediate, preferred
• Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation, including powered industrial truck applications, racking/storage solutions, packaging equipment, conveyor and sortation equipment, and AS/RS — Intermediate, preferred
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks and transportation equipment/types — Intermediate, preferred
• Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, and ISO/QMS — preferred
• American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification — preferred
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all organizational levels
• Flexibility and self-direction in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and manage time effectively
• System and change implementation skills
• Ability to work independently and as a leader or team member
• Ability to manage cross-functional continuous improvement projects from beginning to sustained results

Demonstrates expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies, Lean principles, and engineering methods to drive operational excellence and enhance performance metrics.…