Logistics engineering lead

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Job Description:

MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD WITH RYDER! Be a vital player for one of the largest and most recognizable names in Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance and Supply Chain Services in the World! We are immediately hiring a Logistics Engineering Lead in Novi MI for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

Pay Type:

Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month

Annual Salary Pay:

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year based on experience

Bonus:

10% annually

Schedule:

1st shift: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm) (Hybrid, 1 day a week in the Novi office)

Summary

Lead, coach, mentor other engineers to develop innovative solutions; manage multiple projects, confer with operations managers to implement efficient and competitive solutions; apply company methodologies and tools to design transportation operations; map and document processes; identify gaps in processes and recommend/implement improvement; foster an environment of innovation within the team; benchmark internal processes to ensure best practices are presented to customer; manage data flow processes to support daily operations in conjunction with IT; establish and implement performance measures; conduct Supply Chain analyses and recommend alternative strategies; facilitate performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to aid development of individual and team skills; effectively interact with customers, Sales, and Operations to create value propositions; take an active and growing role in account financials; and, collect data and perform statistical analysis, apply Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) tool.

Essential Functions

Project Management and Solution Development:

Create presentations and conduct meetings. Develops the solution proposal and assist in the presentation and selling of the transaction. Make presentations to both lateral and external customers. Defines the problem, organizes and manages the complexity of the opportunity and plans/manages the project and its deliverables into successful result. Obtains the appropriate and necessary resources and applies them efficiently and effectively to the development of the solution.

Development of the Personal and Organizational Proficiency of the Team:

Participates in the strategic planning for the organization. Identifies, presents and participates in the testing of tools and techniques that enhance the competency of the organization. Participates actively in related professional and educational organizations to further the individual, team and RIL professional skills and recognition as the leader in the industry.

Recruiting and Development of Team:

Actively participates in the recruiting and interview process. Coaches and mentors coops, interns and college recruits. Participates in the indoctrination of other new members including LMs and Directors.

Additional Responsibilities

Identify best practices/recommendations, implementation of plans. Decision quality will impact business opportunity. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively solve problems and challenges that satisfy customers.
• Ability to define and be responsive to customer requirements, Required
• Develops and delivers effective presentations, Required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, Required
• Demonstrates problem solving skills, Required
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors), Required
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, Required
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, Required
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills, Required
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices, Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Management, Industrial Engineering or 8 years equivalent experience, Required
• 5 years or more Demonstrated experience in one of the RIL Engineering competencies or master’s degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience, Required
• 5 years or more in Experience in one of the target market industry segments or master’s degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience, Required
• 5 years or more in Operations, Consulting, or third-party Logistics or master’s degree with 4 years relevant logistics experience, Required
• Advanced knowledge of Integrated Logistics, transportation, distribution, customer service, information technology Advanced, Required
• Knowledge of computer tools: spreadsheets, databases, graphics, word processing, mapping, routing and scheduling, facility layouts. Advanced, Required
• Practicing knowledge of sales process Advanced, Required
• Knowledge of RIL operations and related systems Advanced, Required

Travel

No

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

$75,000.00

Maximum Pay Range:

$80,000.00

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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