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Job Description:
This role may be based in either Plainfield IL or Montgomery AL
Summary
This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the business by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer will 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. This high influence position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position may manage CI resources and reports to the CI Manager/Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with a General Manager or Director of Operations.
Essential Functions
- Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. 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. Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
- May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals. With guidance of manager participate in employment decisions (hire, coach) and manage performance.
- Effective facilitation and execution 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). Coach process owners on how to use lean methods to achieve operational excellence.
- Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Design, implement, monitor and maintain the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards.
- Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.
- Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
- Perform all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- 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.
- Proficiency in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization intermediate 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and 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.
- 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.
- Proficiency in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization intermediate 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.
Travel:
DOT Regulated: None
Job Category: Continuous Improvement
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:
110000
Maximum Pay Range:
115000
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.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.

Job Description:
This role may be based in either Plainfield IL or Montgomery AL
Summary
This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the business by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer will 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. This high influence position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position may manage CI resources and reports to the CI Manager/Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with a General Manager or Director of Operations.
Essential Functions
- Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. 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. Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
- May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals. With guidance of manager participate in employment decisions (hire, coach) and manage performance.
- Effective facilitation and execution 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). Coach process owners on how to use lean methods to achieve operational excellence.
- Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Design, implement, monitor and maintain the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards.
- Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.
- Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
- Perform all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- 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.
- Proficiency in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization intermediate 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and 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.
- 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.
- Proficiency in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization intermediate 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.
Travel:
DOT Regulated: None
Job Category: Continuous Improvement
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:
110000
Maximum Pay Range:
115000
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.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Warehouse Lead
Verify your role qualifies before applying
Warehouse Lead positions must map to a recognized TN occupational category like Industrial Engineer or Management Consultant. Confirm your job duties and degree field align before targeting employers, so you don't invest time in roles that won't survive the TN review.
Gather your professional credentials early
TN applications require proof of your degree and, for engineer categories, documentation showing your field matches the role. Get official transcripts evaluated by a NACES-recognized agency if your credential is from a Canadian or Mexican institution.
Target distribution centers with recent visa filings
Large third-party logistics operators and retail distribution networks are more likely to have experience with visa sponsorship than smaller regional warehouses. Look for employers with recent visa filings in warehouse operations roles—this track record suggests they're familiar with the sponsorship process and may be open to supporting qualified candidates for TN status.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Warehouse Lead openings by employers with documented TN visa sponsorship history. This cuts the time spent cold-applying to companies that will decline at the offer stage because they've never navigated a TN filing.
Ask about the support letter before accepting an offer
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter describing your duties, qualifications, and the TN category being claimed. Request a draft before you resign from your current role. A vague or incorrect letter is the most common reason CBP denies entry at the border.
Understand Canadian versus Mexican entry differences
Canadian citizens can present their TN package directly at a U.S. port of entry with no prior petition. Mexican citizens must obtain a TN visa stamp through a U.S. consulate, which adds scheduling time. Build that lead time into your start date negotiation with the employer.
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Find Warehouse Lead JobsWarehouse Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Warehouse Lead position actually qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the role is structured and titled. Warehouse Lead positions can qualify under the Industrial Engineer or Management Consultant TN categories if your duties involve process optimization, workflow analysis, or operational oversight and your degree aligns with those fields. A generic supervisory role without that professional framing is unlikely to qualify. The job offer letter and your academic credentials must both support the claimed category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Warehouse Lead role?
TN is significantly more accessible for this role than H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no lengthy USCIS petition process. Canadians can get TN status approved at the border the same day. H-1B requires a March lottery registration, a months-long petition process, and approval is never guaranteed. For a Warehouse Lead who qualifies under a TN category, pursuing H-1B adds unnecessary delay and uncertainty.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that specifies your job title, duties, TN occupational category, your qualifications for that category, your salary, and the intended employment period. You'll also need your original degree certificate or transcripts. For Canadian applicants presenting at a port of entry, that packet plus your passport is what CBP reviews on the spot.
How do I find Warehouse Lead jobs where employers already sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Warehouse Lead roles with TN visa sponsorship, filtering out employers who haven't navigated this process before. Targeting companies with prior TN or related work visa history dramatically improves your chances of a smooth offer and filing process, since those employers already understand the support letter and documentation requirements.
Can I switch to a different employer while on TN status in a Warehouse Lead role?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization for the new employer before you start. Canadians can go back to a port of entry with the new employer's support letter. Mexican citizens need to apply for a new TN visa stamp at a consulate. You cannot carry your existing TN status from one employer to another, so plan the timing carefully to avoid a gap in authorized employment.
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