Senior 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 Franklin, 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: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 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 new and existing operations. The Engineer will identify and drive 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 advanced 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 and manage 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 go-live and steady state certifications. Identify and support Automation projects. Regularly interacts with operations management and/or customer(s). Develop and demonstrate 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. 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. Effective 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). 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. Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations 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 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