Lead Industrial Engineer – Warehouse

Ryder System, Inc.

. Support Ryder's Continuous Improvement culture across the business .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies, Lean Six Sigma principles, and data-driven operational change to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Proficient in engineering methods and statistical analysis to support process optimization and regulatory compliance.

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Lean Six Sigma CertificationData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementWarehouse Management OperationsEngineering Methods

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisProcess MappingData VisualizationDatabase ProgrammingValue Stream MappingKaizen5S/Workplace OrganizationLabor PlanningFlow OptimizationResource Modeling

Soft Skills

CoachingInterpersonal CommunicationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePower BITableauSQLDAXVisio

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma CertificationCPMPISO/QMS CertificationAPICS CertificationSupply Chain Logistics Certification

Industry Keywords

Continuous ImprovementWarehousingTransportationManufacturingOperational ExcellenceQuality AssuranceAutomationRegulatory ComplianceSupply Chain ManagementData-Driven Decision Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Ryder's Continuous Improvement culture across the business
Apply continuous improvement methods to new and existing operations
Identify, lead, and drive operational change through data-driven continuous improvement, engineering, and automation efforts
Collect data, perform statistical analysis, map and document processes, identify process gaps, and implement improvements
Develop and execute transformation plans to drive customer value
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 regularly with account management and customers
Coach employees in continuous improvement, quality assurance, and Lean principles
Apply engineering methods including product slotting, labor 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 and execute Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events, including A3 charter creation, pre-work, results delivery, and sustainment
Coach process owners on Lean methods and operational excellence
Report 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 7+ years of related work experience; or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management and 5+ years of related experience; if MBA, undergraduate degree in Engineering
7+ years of related work experience in Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing
Expert Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Intermediate proficiency in data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) preferred
Intermediate proficiency in Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, Management Accountability Systems, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S/Workplace Organization
Advanced understanding and experience in engineering and data analysis functions, including slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, and metrics
Advanced knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types, warehouse layout/design, Lean methods, material handling solutions, and automation
Lean Six Sigma certification required
cPMP, ISO/QMS, and APICS and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification preferred
Up to 10%-15% travel

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 depending on position level/type
Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace