Supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods
Identify and drive change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts
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
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
Support go-live and steady state certifications
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
Effective facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages
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.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
5 years or more in related work experience in the Transportation or Supply Chain Industry
Transportation Experience Necessary (Transportation Management, Dedicated, FTL, LTL)
Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. Expert
Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) Intermediate
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
Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) Intermediate
Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks
Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment. Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft/Optilogic, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, Mapping Software ie; Tableau/Power BI. Intermediate.

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

Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer – Transportation

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