Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description 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 Continuous Improvement Logistics Manager (Engineering) in Indianapolis, IN (REMOTE) for our Supply Chain Solutions division. This is a dynamic and high profile position managing 5-6 Engineers across 4-5 customer locations. Experience with automation is a plus. Pay Type / Salary Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month Annual Salary Pay: $110,000 - $120,000 per year based on experience Bonus: 20% Annually Schedule: Shift 1st : Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00 pm (flexible) Travel: 50%-75% (4-5 customer locations) REMOTE: (EST/ CST time zones preferred) Summary 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.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 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 Travel DOT Regulated: None Benefits 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 EEO Statement Ryder is proud to be 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 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