Warehouse Sr. Industrial Engineer ups; remote

Job Description:

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The engineer will identify and drive 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 advanced lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination.

The engineer will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation.

• Previous start‑up experience (pre/start‑up and/or post‑start‑up) required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, WMS (Manhattan SCALE), Power BI, Snowflake, and slotting software (Ware Bee or Slot3D)
• Ability to travel 50%–75%

• Collect data and perform statistical analysis
• Map and document processes
• Independently identify process gaps and recommend and implement process improvements
• Develop and manage a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for customers (transformation plan development and execution)
• Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development
• Manage and complete CI and steady‑state engineering projects that lead to improved business results
• Assess CI initiatives and provide input and recommendations on future activities
• Support go‑live and steady‑state certifications
• Identify and support automation projects
• Regularly interact with operations management and/or customers
• Develop and demonstrate competency in a wide range of engineering methods, lean tools, and quality standards, and coach employees in the use and implementation of CI, QA, & lean principles
• Apply 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
• Effectively facilitate and execute 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)
• Coach process owners on how to use lean methods to achieve operational excellence
• Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against site objectives
• Make 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization
• Flexibility to operate and self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environment
• Capability to multi‑task, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• System and change implementation skills
• Ability to work independently and as a leader or member of a team
• Ability to manage cross‑functional CI projects from beginning to sustained results

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain management 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 (or MBA with undergraduate degree in Engineering)
• 5 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‑level data visualization skills (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.)
• Inter…