Industrial Engineer
Company: Ryder System
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
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We are hiring a Continuous Improvement (Industrial Engineer)
Engineer in Lafayette, IN, for our Supply Chain Solutions division.
Ideal candidate would be a engineering grad accompanied with CAD,
PowerBI, SQL, Data Analytic as well as excellent problem solving
skills. 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: Target Salary is $70,000-$80,000/year based
on experience
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday
(flexibility)
When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain
solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At
Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than
working on some of the nation's biggest brands. We make sure you
are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities,
all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.
Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
- 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
- Discounted employee stock purchase options
- Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on
tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
- All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first
year
- Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave
The industrial Engineer (CIE) 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
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships
within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups,
customers, supervisors)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced
environment
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time
management skills
- Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained
results
- Change implementation skills
- 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.g5S,
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.gAutoCAD); slotting
(e.gSlot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods
(e.gMOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.gManhattan Scale), and
Labor MgtSystems 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.gAS/RS)intermediate preferred
- Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation
Networks
- Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van,
temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment,
Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools
ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, ,
Mapping Software ie; Tableau intermediate preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (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
- 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 as; dry
van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment.
Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools
ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, ,
Mapping Software ie; Tableau. intermediate preferred
- Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, preferred
- American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or
Supply Chain Logistics Certification, preferred
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