Continuous Improvement Consultant II

Overview

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.

• Collect data and perform statistical analysis. Map and document processes. Independently identify process gaps; recommend and implement 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 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 customer(s).
• 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, Quality Assurance, and Lean principles. Apply engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, labor standards, 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 and Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation/creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow up and 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 startup or expansion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Effective interpersonal skills, Required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, 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, or Supply Chain Management, Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management, Preferred
• 5 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing industry, Required
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Expert, Required
• Data visualization (Power
  
  BI, 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,…