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Ryder System, Inc.

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1933

🚘 Automotive

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

Automotive • Consulting • Healthcare

Ryder System, Inc. is a leading provider of supply chain, transportation, and fleet management solutions in North America. The company offers an extensive range of services, including logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, leasing and maintenance of commercial vehicles, and used truck sales. With a focus on optimizing supply chains and enhancing operational efficiencies, Ryder combines technology and data analytics to provide customized solutions for various industries such as automotive, consumer packaged goods, and healthcare. Ryder is committed to providing a seamless end-to-end experience for its customers, from warehousing and distribution to transportation and delivery.

📋 Description

• Support Ryder’s Continuous Improvement culture across the operation • Apply continuous improvement methods to support operations • Identify and implement operational change through data-driven continuous improvement, engineering, and automation efforts • Improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development performance • Collect data and perform statistical analysis • Map and document processes • Identify process gaps and recommend and implement process improvements • Develop and execute continuous improvement transformation plans • Manage and complete continuous improvement and steady-state engineering projects • Assess continuous improvement initiatives and recommend future activities • Support automation projects • Interact regularly with operations management and employees across all levels and functions • Apply engineering methodologies, Lean tools, and quality standards • Use slotting, time studies, layouts, flow optimization, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and transportation operations • Facilitate and execute Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events, including A3 charter creation, pre-work, results delivery, and sustainment follow-up • Provide regular reports on data and actions against site objectives • Make inventory and supply chain strategy recommendations • Maintain the QMS according to company and industry standards • Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system • Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements • Perform Quality Assurance functions for start-ups or expansions • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain and three (3) years or more related work experience in Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing; or Master’s degree and one (1) year related experience • If MBA, undergraduate degree in Engineering is required • Microsoft Office Suite skills, with emphasis on Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio — Advanced • Knowledge of data visualization tools such as PowerBI and Tableau, and database programming such as SQL and DAX — Intermediate, preferred • Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools and processes, including 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and problem solving — Beginner, required • Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions, including slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, and metrics — Beginner, required • Knowledge of warehouse design tools such as CAD/AutoCAD, slotting tools such as Slot3D, predetermined motion and time systems such as MOST, warehouse management systems such as Manhattan SCALE, and labor management systems — Beginner, preferred • Knowledge of warehouse management operations, data analytics, industrial engineering, warehouse types, warehouse layout/design, and Lean methods • Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation, including powered industrial truck applications, racking and storage solutions, packaging equipment, conveyor and sortation equipment, and AS/RS — Intermediate, preferred • Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks • Knowledge of equipment types including dry van, temperature control, flat bed, and specialized equipment • Knowledge of transportation design tools such as JDA and Appian, network design tools such as Llamasoft, transportation management systems such as JDA and OTM, and mapping software such as Tableau — Intermediate, preferred • Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, and APICS and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification — preferred • Effective interpersonal skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Flexibility and self-direction in a fast-paced environment • Ability to multitask with strong organization and time management • Ability to manage continuous improvement projects from beginning to sustained results • Change implementation skills • No travel

🏖️ 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 on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more • All major holidays paid • Paid time off within your first year • Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options • Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave • Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan • Diverse experience and advancement opportunities • Annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan may be available based on the position level/type