Warehouse Senior Industrial Engineer

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

Ryder - Avon, IN

Full-time - Senior

Avon, IN

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer position at Ryder is a pivotal role within the Supply Chain Solutions division, located on the west side of the Indianapolis area. This position is designed to support and enhance the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across operations by actively applying continuous improvement methodologies to both new and existing operations. The engineer will be responsible for identifying and driving change within the operation through data-driven continuous improvement, engineering, and automation efforts, ultimately aiming to achieve higher performance levels in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role requires effective use of data analytics, engineering methodologies, and advanced lean tools to facilitate root cause identification and elimination, ensuring that improvements are sustainable and impactful. In this role, the engineer will collect data and perform statistical analyses, map and document processes, and independently identify process gaps. They will recommend and implement process improvements while developing and managing a comprehensive continuous improvement plan that drives value for customers. The engineer will also manage and complete continuous improvement and steady-state engineering projects that lead to improved business results, assess CI initiatives, and provide input and recommendations on future activities. Regular interaction with operations management and customers is expected, as well as the identification and support of automation projects. The engineer will be expected to develop and demonstrate competency in a wide range of engineering methods, lean tools, and quality standards, coaching employees in the use and implementation of continuous improvement, quality assurance, and lean principles. They will apply various engineering methodologies and tools, such as product slotting, labor standards studies, layout optimization, data profiling, and resource modeling, to enhance distribution and transportation operations. Additionally, the engineer will facilitate and execute Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events, ensuring effective follow-up and sustainment of improvements. Regular reporting of data and actions to measure progress against site objectives is a key responsibility, along with making recommendations related to inventory and supply chain strategies. The role also includes designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) based on established company and industry standards, supporting regulatory compliance and certification requirements, and performing all functions related to Quality Assurance for start-up or expansion projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and perform statistical analysis.
• Map and document processes.
• Independently identify process gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Develop and manage a continuous improvement plan to drive value for customers.
• Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
• Manage and complete continuous improvement and steady-state engineering projects.
• Assess continuous improvement initiatives and provide input on future activities.
• Support go-live and steady-state certifications.
• Identify and support automation projects.
• Regularly interact with operations management and customers.
• Develop and demonstrate competency in engineering methods, lean tools, and quality standards.
• Coach employees in the use and implementation of continuous improvement and lean principles.
• Apply engineering methodologies/tools to improve operations.
• Facilitate and execute Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events.
• Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against site objectives.
• Make inventory and supply chain strategy recommendations.
• Design, implement, monitor, and maintain the QMS based on established standards.
• Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.
• Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain and five years of related work experience in Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing; or a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management and three years of related experience.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Intermediate experience in data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX).
• Functional experience in developing and managing Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, and Management Accountability Systems.
• Intermediate understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions such as slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, and metrics.

Nice-to-haves

• Intermediate knowledge of warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.g., AutoCAD) and slotting (e.g., Slot3D).
• Intermediate knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., Manhattan Scale) and Labor Management Systems.
• Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as powered industrial truck applications, racking designs, packaging equipment, and conveyor systems.
• Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks.
• Intermediate knowledge of Transportation Design Tools (e.g., JDA, Appian) and Mapping Software (e.g., Tableau).
• Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS certifications preferred.
• APICS and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, travel, and more
• Paid time off within the first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave
• Paid holidays.