This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by applying continuous improvement methods to support operations. The Engineer will identify and implement change through data-driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Requirements
- 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.
- Manage and complete CI and steady-state engineering projects that lead to improved business results.
- Assess CI initiatives and provide input and recommendations on future activities.
- Support Automation projects.
- Regularly interact 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.
- Apply 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.
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan
