Transportation Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer; remote

Transportation Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (remote)

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.

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.

Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement. Develop and manage 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 go-live and steady state certifications. Identify and support Automation projects. Regularly interacts with operations management and/or customer(s).

Develop and Demonstrate competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards. Coach employees in the use and implementation of CI, and Lean principles. Apply engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve transportation operations.

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). Coach process owners on how to use lean methods to achieve operational excellence

Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Supply Chain strategy recommendations

Effective interpersonal skills, Required

Strong verbal and written communication skills Essential for influencing, reporting, and engaging diverse audiences. Ability to effectively present project outcomes to internal and external customers at all organizational levels, "telling the story" in a clear, concise, and compelling manner., Required

Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)., Required

Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, Required

Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills, Required

System and change implementation skills, Required

Ability to work independently and as a leader or member of a team, Required

Ability to manage cross-functional CI projects from beginning to sustained results, Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, Required

5 years or more in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry, Required

Transportation Experience Necessary (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL), Required

Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Expert, Required

Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) Intermediate, Preferred

Functional Experience in developing and managing:
Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization Beginner, Required

Understanding and experience in core…