Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ryder System

Charlotte, NC, USA
$100,000 - $110,000 py
On-site
Slotting and data analytics
Excel, sql, powerbi proficiency
Autocad for facility layouts
This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Matching Summary

This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations.

Salary

$100,000 - $110,000 per year

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • slotting and data analytics
  • Excel, SQL, PowerBI proficiency
  • AutoCAD for facility layouts
  • Lean concepts (A3, 5 Why)
  • process gap identification and recommendation
  • drive process improvement activities
  • manage CI and steady-state engineering projects
  • develop and demonstrate competency in engineering methods
  • facilitate Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events
  • report data and actions to measure progress

Nice-to-have

  • support new and existing operations
  • interface with employees at all levels
  • coach employees in CI principles
  • make inventory and supply chain strategy recommendations
  • support regulatory compliance and certification

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and five (5) years or more related work experience
  • Master’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management) and three (3) year related experience
  • 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 engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) intermediate 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. intermediate preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, preferred
  • Other American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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