Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer - Start-ups (remote)

Job Description: Summary This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the business by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer will identify, lead and drive change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth. Essential Functions Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement. Manages and completes high impact CI projects across the operation that lead to improved business results. Demonstrate a high level of competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coaches employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles. May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals. Effective facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages. Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Additional Responsibilities 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 Performs other duties as assigned Skills and Abilities Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio expert required Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) intermediate preferred Proficiency 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 intermediate required Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) advanced required Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and seven (7) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required. Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio. expert required Lean Six Sigma, required Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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