Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking  here . Job Description : MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD WITH RYDER!  Be a vital player for one of the largest and most recognizable names in Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance and Supply Chain Services in the World! We are immediately hiring a on-site Continuous Improvement Engineer in Indianapolis, IN for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Ideal candidates will have experience slotting, 5S, Kaizen, Snowflake/SQL, WMS - Manhattan SCALE preferred. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team. Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month Annual Salary Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year based on experience Schedule: 1st shift: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Summary This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support operations. The Engineer will identify and implement 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 core 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. Essential Functions Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement. Develop 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 Automation projects. Regularly interacts with operations management. Develop competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles. Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations. Participate in 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). Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations. Additional Responsibilities 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 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 Ability to work independently and as a member of a team , 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 , Required Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained results, Required Change implementation skills, Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and three (3) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required; or Master’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management) and one (1) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering, Required 3 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry, Required Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio Advanced, Required Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX,etc.) Intermediate, Preferred Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools/processes (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) Beginner, Required Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts,- metrics, etc.) Beginner, 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. Beginner, Preferred Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods. Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS). Intermediate, Preferred Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks. Knowledge of all available equipment types such a