Lead Industrial Engineer – E-commerce

Ryder System, Inc.

. Support Ryder’s continuous improvement culture across new and existing operations .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeEtna • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, and engineering principles to drive operational excellence. Capable of leading cross-functional projects and implementing effective quality management systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Lean Six Sigma CertificationData AnalyticsContinuous Improvement Project ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite ExpertiseWarehouse Management Operations Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProcess MappingStatistical AnalysisValue Stream MappingKaizenSlottingLabor PlanningMetrics DevelopmentQuality AssuranceAutomation Solutions

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam ManagementFlexibilityMultitaskingOrganization

Tools & Technologies

PowerBITableauSQLDAXCAD/AutoCADSlot3DMOSTManhattan ScaleLabor Management SystemsVisual Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma CertificationCPMPISO/QMS CertificationAPICS CertificationSupply Chain Logistics Certification

Industry Keywords

WarehousingTransportationManufacturingIndustrial EngineeringMaterial HandlingAutomationSupply Chain ManagementContinuous ImprovementQuality Management SystemRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Ryder’s continuous improvement culture across new and existing operations
Identify, lead, and drive data-driven continuous improvement, engineering, and automation initiatives
Apply data analytics, engineering methodologies, and Lean tools to identify and eliminate root causes
Collect data, perform statistical analysis, map and document processes, identify process gaps, and implement improvements
Develop and execute continuous improvement and transformation plans
Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development metrics
Manage and complete high-impact continuous improvement projects
Support start-ups, retrofits, and expansions, including pricing inputs, go-live, and steady-state certifications
Identify and support automation projects
Interact with account management and customers
Coach employees in continuous improvement, quality assurance, and Lean principles
Apply product slotting, labor standards/time studies, layouts, flow optimization, data profiling, and resource modeling
Potentially supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals and participate in hiring, coaching, and performance management
Facilitate Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events through planning, delivery, follow-up, and sustainment
Provide regular reports on data and actions against site objectives
Make inventory and supply chain strategy recommendations
Design, implement, monitor, and maintain the QMS
Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system
Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements
Perform quality assurance functions for start-ups or expansions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain and seven (7) years or more related work experience in Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing; or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management and five (5) years related experience; if MBA, undergraduate degree in Engineering
Seven (7) years or more related work experience in Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing
Expert Microsoft Office Suite skills, with emphasis on Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Intermediate proficiency in developing and managing Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, Management Accountability Systems, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S/Workplace Organization
Advanced understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions, including slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, and metrics
Required Lean Six Sigma certification
Ability to lead cross-functional and complex continuous improvement projects from beginning to sustained results
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility, self-direction, multitasking, organization, and time management skills
Team management skills and system/change implementation skills
Data visualization and database programming experience with PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, or DAX preferred
Experience with CAD/AutoCAD, Slot3D, MOST, Manhattan Scale, and Labor Management Systems preferred
Knowledge of warehouse management operations, data analytics, industrial engineering, warehouse design/layout, Lean methods, material handling, and automation solutions preferred
Knowledge of Dedicated Services, Managed Transportation Networks, transportation equipment, design tools, mapping software, and transportation management systems preferred
cPMP, ISO/QMS, APICS, and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification preferred
No travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan may be available based on position level/type