Project Manager – Continuous Improvement

Job Description: • Supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture throughout the Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) Division • Actively promotes and facilitates the use of Continuous Improvement methods • Responsible for executing strategic projects that enhance asset performance, maintenance effectiveness, fleet reliability initiatives, digital transformation, and continuous improvement • Drives change by leveraging data analytics, process engineering, and AI-enabled efforts to deliver higher levels of performance • Employs Continuous Improvement /Lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination • Interfaces with employees at all levels and functions across the business to manage large projects, direct proof-of-concepts (POC’s) and pilots • Reduces waste and cost in our FMS business • Partners closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, IT, Data & Analytics to deliver measurable improvements Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Systems, Operations or Business • 5 years or more in Experience in Project, Process or Operations Management • 5 years or more in Experience in planning and executing full life cycle DMAIC or PDCA projects and Lean - Kaizen events • 5 years or more in Experience in TQM, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, or other Process Improvement practices • 3 years or more in Experience in implementing advanced data tools, predictive analytics, or embedding AI-enhancements within operational environments • 3 years or more in Experience in Transportation Industry or Maintenance Management • 3 years or more in Experience with telematics, diagnostics, or mobility/untethered tools • 3 years or more in Experience managing vendor relationships for technology solutions • Microsoft Office/Teams Suite with emphasis on collaboration and embedded AI Intermediate • Project Management Methodologies and Tools/Software Intermediate • Data Visualization Tools (PowerBI, Tableau) Intermediate • PMP or TQM or Lean/Six Sigma certification or similar (Green Belt preferred) Benefits: • 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 Apply tot his job