Manager Continuous Improvement Engineer
Company: Ryder
Location: Novi
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Summary
Looking for an CI Manager with startup warehousing experience and
willingness to travel up to 50% of the time. We've a lot of new
customers and new buildings we are expanding into and this
candidate would support establishing a process with solutions
design, validating design assumptions, making changes to design,
process, layout and pricing. This position supports the Ryder
Continuous Improvement culture across the Business Unit/Vertical by
actively promoting and facilitating the use of continuous
improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The
Manager will manage the CI resources across multiple operations to
influence, drive, and manage change through data driven CI,
Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of
performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth.
Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and
all Ryder lean tools to enable root cause identification and
elimination. This high influence position will interface with
employees at all levels and functions across the business. This
position reports to the CI Director or Sr. CI Manager and is
closely aligned with a Director of Operations.
Essential Functions
Supervise a team of continuous improvement engineering and quality
professionals. Lead employment decisions (hire, promote, coach,
development) and manage performance. Manages multiple and complex
Supply Chain projects. Regularly interacts with Senior Management
and/or customer(s).
Lead the development and execution of strategy, scorecarding and
key performance indicator action plans. Work with Operational
leadership to conduct assessments of critical site and business
needs. Ensure the development of a thorough, effective and timely
continuous improvement plan to address the top business needs at
Ryder sites. Ensure process improvement activities are driven to
achieve dramatic improvement in key business metrics. Provide
regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against
performance and business objectives.
Provide training, coaching, and mentoring: must be able to
translate all Ryder Business System concepts to local situations
and help individuals, teams, and managers develop understanding and
application of tools for sustainable business improvements. Coach
business owners to use Engineering, Data Analysis and Lean methods
to achieve operational excellence. Support start-ups, retrofits and
expansions including pricing inputs, go-live and steady state
certifications.
Develop advanced competency in a wide range of engineering methods,
data analysis, Lean tools, and quality standards and coach
employees in their use. Ensures methodologies/tools such as product
slotting, labor standards (time studies), layouts, optimization of
flow, data profiling and analysis, automation, data analytics, and
resource modeling are utilized to improve distribution and/or
transportation operations.
Effective facilitation and execution of Value Stream Maps & Kaizen
Events through all stages (A3 charter creation, pre-work
identification and completion, delivery of results, regular follow
up and follow through on sustainment). Independently identifies
process gaps and recommends and leads CI Team to implement process
improvement. Manage, track, and report the progress and value of
the transformational activities and projects across customer
accounts. Direct the assessment, development, implementation, and
continuous improvement activities related to the implementation of
lean processes across accounts.
Additional Responsibilities
Manage the design, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of
the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards.
Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.
Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
Oversee all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up
or expansion.
Oversee internal auditing to ensure regulatory compliance and
certification.
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
Builds, manages and develops effective teams
System and change implementation skills
Ability to manage multiple cross-functional and complex CI projects
from beginning to sustained results
Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and
PowerPoint & Visio expert required
Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming
(SQL, DAX, etc.) intermediate preferred
Expertise in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual
Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems,
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen,
5S/Workplace Organization advanced required
Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis
functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics,
etc.) expert 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 expert 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)expert 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; Tableauexpert preferred
Knowledge working with HRM systems (e.gWorkday) and associated HR
processes
Knowledge on team member hiring/on-boarding
Knowledge of goal setting and performance management/resolution
intermediate preferred
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain
Management
Bachelor's degree preferred Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain
Management
Master's degree preferred Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain
Management
Nine (9) years or more in the Distribution, Warehousing and/or
Manufacturing, Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics industry
required
Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and
PowerPoint & Visio. expert required
Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming
(SQL, DAX, etc.) intermediate preferred
Expertise in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual
Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems,
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen,
5S/Workplace Organization advanced required
Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis
functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics,
etc.) expert 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. expert 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). expert 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. expert preferred
Knowledge working with HRM systems (e.g. Workday) and associated HR
processes. Knowledge on team member hiring/on-boarding. Knowledge
of goal setting and performance management/resolution intermediate
preferred
Lean Six Sigma, required
Other cPMP, ISO/QMS, preferred
American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply
Chain Logistics Certification, preferred
Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include
medical,
prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability
insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness,
bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax advantaged 401(k)
retirement savings plan.
Applicants from California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York City,
and Washington: Salary is determined based on internal equity;
internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant's skills;
prior relevant experience; certain degrees or certifications,
etc.
The salary for this position ranges from $100K to $120K. Employees
may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, as applicable
Travel
50%
DOT Regulated: None
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