Ryder Transportation Solutions, LLC is hiring a Sr. Manager Continuous Improvement- REMOTE

Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. is hiring a Sr. Manager Continuous Improvement to champion our Continuous Improvement culture across the Business Unit. In this high-influence role, you'll manage CI resources to drive data-driven change across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth, interfacing with all levels of the organization and customers.

What You'll Do

• Supervise a team of continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals, making employment decisions and managing performance.
• Manage and assign CI resources for multiple and complex Supply Chain projects aligned with strategic and growth initiatives.
• Lead the development and execution of strategy, scorecarding, and key performance indicator action plans.
• Develop and execute strategic and continuous improvement plans to address top business needs at Ryder sites.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring on Ryder Business System concepts, engineering methods, data analysis, and Lean tools.
• 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.
• Facilitate and execute Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages.
• Manage, track, and report the progress and value of transformational activities and projects across customer accounts.
• Manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system and support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
• Oversee all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion and oversee internal auditing.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management.
• Ten (10) years or more (Eleven (11) years or more preferred) in the Distribution, Warehousing and/or Manufacturing, Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics industry.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Expert Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel, PowerPoint & Visio.
• Expertise in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization.
• Expert 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 knowledge of Transportation Design Tools (e.g., JDA, Appian), Network Design Tools (e.g., Llamasoft), Transportation Management Systems (e.g., JDA, OTM), and Mapping Software (e.g., Tableau).
• Effective interpersonal, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• 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 build, manage, and develop effective teams.
• Strategic and cross-functional system and change implementation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional and complex CI projects from beginning to sustained results.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management.
• cPMP, ISO/QMS certification.
• American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification.
• Intermediate Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.).
• Expert understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) and 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 Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/design and Lean methods.
• 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.
• Advanced knowledge working with HRM systems (e.g., Workday) and associated HR processes, team member hiring/on-boarding, and goal setting and performance management/resolution.

Technical Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Data Visualization (PowerBI, Tableau)
• Database Programming (SQL, DAX)
• CAD (e.g., AutoCAD)
• Slotting Software (e.g., Slot3D)
• Predetermined Motion and Time Systems (e.g., MOST)
• Warehouse Management Systems (e.g., Manhattan Scale)
• Labor Management Systems
• Transportation Design Tools (JDA, Appian)
• Network Design Tools (Llamasoft)
• Transportation Management Systems (JDA, OTM)
• Mapping Software (Tableau)
• HRM Systems (e.g., Workday)

Team & Environment

You will manage a team of continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals. You'll work directly with Operational peers in the business units to define and set a strategy for engineering efforts and continuous improvement activities, reporting to a CI Director and closely aligned with a Group Director of Operations.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, travel
• All major holidays paid
• Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave
• Compensation: $125,000 - $135,000 per year

Work Mode

This is a remote position. Candidates in Indianapolis, IN or other locations within EST/CST time zones are preferred.

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.