Manager, Industrial Engineering

Ryder System, Inc.

. Support Ryder's Continuous Improvement culture across the Business Unit/Vertical .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, continuous improvement strategies, and data analysis to enhance operational efficiency and drive project success. Proficient in managing complex supply chain projects while fostering team development and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Lean Six SigmaContinuous Improvement ManagementData AnalysisProject ManagementQuality Management System (QMS)

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Hard Skills

Data VisualizationDatabase ProgrammingSlottingLabor PlanningValue Stream MappingKaizen5S/Workplace OrganizationEngineering MethodsProcess ImprovementMetrics Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam DevelopmentCoachingMentoringVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePower BITableauSQLDAXCAD/AutoCADSlot3DMOSTManhattan ScaleLabor Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's DegreeCPMPISO/QMSAPICS CertificationSupply Chain Logistics Certification

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementDistributionWarehousingManufacturingTransportation LogisticsRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceLean MethodsAutomationMaterial Handling

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Ryder's Continuous Improvement culture across the Business Unit/Vertical
Supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals, including hiring, coaching, development, and performance management
Manage multiple complex Supply Chain projects and interact with senior management and customers
Develop and execute strategy, scorecards, and KPI action plans
Assess critical site and business needs and develop continuous improvement plans
Drive process improvement activities to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth metrics
Provide regular reports on data, actions, progress, and business objectives
Train, coach, and mentor employees and managers on Ryder Business System, engineering, data analysis, and Lean methods
Support start-ups, retrofits, expansions, pricing inputs, go-live, and steady-state certifications
Apply engineering methods, data analysis, Lean tools, quality standards, slotting, labor standards, layouts, flow optimization, automation, data analytics, and resource modeling
Facilitate and execute Value Stream Maps and Kaizen Events, including A3 charters, pre-work, results delivery, and sustainment follow-up
Identify process gaps and lead the CI team in implementing improvements
Track and report transformational activities and project value across customer accounts
Assess, develop, implement, and continuously improve lean processes across accounts
Design, implement, monitor, and maintain the QMS
Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system
Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements
Oversee Quality Assurance functions for start-ups or expansions
Oversee internal auditing for regulatory compliance and certification
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management
Nine (9) years or more in the Distribution, Warehousing and/or Manufacturing, Transportation, Supply Chain Logistics industry required
Lean Six Sigma required
Expert Microsoft Office Suite skills, especially Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Advanced expertise in Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems, Management Accountability Systems, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S/Workplace Organization
Expert understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions, including slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, and metrics
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple cross-functional and complex CI projects from beginning to sustained results
Ability to build, manage, and develop effective teams
Data visualization and database programming skills with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and DAX are preferred
Expertise with CAD/AutoCAD, Slot3D, MOST, Manhattan Scale, and Labor Management Systems is preferred
Knowledge of warehouse management operations, data analytics, industrial engineering, warehouse types, layout/design, Lean methods, material handling, automation, transportation networks, equipment, and transportation design tools is preferred
Knowledge of Workday, HR processes, team member hiring/onboarding, goal setting, and performance management is preferred
Master's degree, cPMP, ISO/QMS, and APICS and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification are preferred

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
Room to grow and having a voice that’s heard
Respectful, collaborative culture rooted in innovation and safety