Lead Industrial Engineer, Warehouse

Ryder System, Inc.

Lead Engineer driving process improvements to enhance performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost at Ryder. Collaborate with cross-functional teams utilizing analytics, engineering, and CI methodologies for optimal results.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeAlburtis • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the business by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations.
Identify, lead and drive change within the operation 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.
Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement.
Develop a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for our customers (transformation plan development and execution).
Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
Manages and completes high impact CI projects across the operation that lead to improved business results.
Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities.
Support start-ups, retrofits and expansions including pricing inputs, go-live and steady state certifications.
Identify and support Automation projects.
Regularly interacts with account Management and/or customer(s).
Demonstrate a high level of competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coaches employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles. The primary objectives are to collect data and perform statistical analysis, map and document processes, and make recommendations for improvement.
Effective facilitation and execution of Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation / creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow up and follow through on sustainment).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain)
seven (7) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required; or Master's degree (Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management) and five (5) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering.
Required 7 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing & Transportation and/or Manufacturing 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
Required Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) Advanced
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. Advanced, 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). Advanced, 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. Advanced, Preferred
Lean Six Sigma, Required
cPMP, ISO/QMS, Preferred
American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health and welfare benefits
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalysisProcess ImprovementStatistical AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisValue Stream MappingKaizen EventsWarehouse Management SystemsDatabase ProgrammingEngineering MethodologiesAutomation Solutions

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationFacilitation SkillsCoaching and Mentoring

Certifications

Lean Six SigmaCPMPISO/QMSAPICS CertificationSupply Chain Logistics Certification