Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Consultant | Ryder

The Tone:
This is a full-time salaried role at Ryder, a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions. This role is crucial for supporting Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture by applying continuous improvement methods across operations. The consultant will drive impactful change through data-driven engineering and automation efforts, significantly enhancing performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Salaried
• Pay: $83000–$88000 yearly
• Team: Reports to a Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager, and aligns closely with Operations Management.
• Mission: Identify and implement data-driven changes, engineering, and automation efforts to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau), Database programming (SQL, DAX), CAD (AutoCAD), Slotting (Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems (MOST), Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan Scale), Labor Management Systems, JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools (Llamasoft), Transportation Management Systems (JDA, OTM), Mapping Software (Tableau), Lean/TPS core tools (5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving), Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, APICS, Supply Chain Logistics Certification

What You’ll Actually Do
• Identify and implement process improvements: Actively apply continuous improvement methods to identify process gaps, then recommend and implement changes through data-driven CI, engineering, and automation efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement activities: Develop and execute transformation plans, manage CI projects, assess initiatives, and support automation efforts to achieve tangible improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Apply engineering and lean methodologies: Utilize product slotting, labor standards (time studies), layouts, data analysis, and resource modeling, alongside Lean tools and quality standards, to optimize distribution and transportation operations.
• Facilitate Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping events: Lead and participate in all stages of Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events, from A3 charter ideation to sustainment, ensuring pre-work, execution, and follow-up for sustained results.
• Monitor and report progress: Collect data, perform statistical analysis, map and document processes, identify gaps, and provide regular reports to measure progress against site objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain, with core domain knowledge in Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering.
• Experience: 3 or more years of related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry, with a proven ability to manage CI projects from inception to sustained results.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), strong change implementation skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while working independently or as part of a team.
• Bonus: Intermediate knowledge of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX); basic understanding of Lean/TPS core tools and core engineering functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning); preferred experience with warehouse design tools (CAD, Slot3D), WMS (Manhattan Scale), and Labor Management Systems; knowledge of material handling, automation solutions, transportation networks, and relevant design/management software.