Continuous Improvement Engineer

Overview

PITT OHIO, a $900 million, high service, highly profitable, transportation solutions provider offering SUPPLY CHAIN, LTL and TRUCKLOAD services is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team at our Corporate office in Pittsburgh, PA.

We offer competitive wages, hospital/medical insurance with no weekly premiums, vision, discount prescription, dental, 401K, profit sharing, paid vacations, pleasant work environment, and much more!

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to organizational processes and methods

Collect and analyze data to support process improvement initiatives

Execute Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement

Develop and maintain process documentation to support process improvement

Train and mentor staff on new process changes and initiatives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions are implemented and corporate wide improvements are realized

Develop strategies and plans to assure sustainability of improvements

Monitor and report progress on projects and performance to senior management

Travel to terminals in the network to observe operations and recommend improvements

Implement strategies and tactics to increase driver and dock productivity and increase operational efficiency

Support the other Engineers in the department

Remain flexible to additional responsibilities as required; react to change effectively and handle other essential tasks as assigned OTHER DUTIES

Maintain and create PowerBI KPI reports for Upper Management

Collaborate with Operations and IT to test different technological solutions

Support terminal personnel when issues arise Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or another Engineering/Technical related discipline

Proven experience in process improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Proficiency in data analysis and process improvement tools

Strong project management skills

Outstanding time management and organizational skills to meet multiple deadlines

Commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Must be competent and proficient in Microsoft Office Software products

Knowledge of Microsoft PowerBI or another Business Intelligence software

Experience with SQL and Snowflake are a plus

Persuasive presentation skills

0 - 3 years of experience in a similar role

Previous Transportation or Logistics experience is a plus

Fluent command in the English language is required to efficiently communicate with internal and external customers WORKING CONDITIONS

Candidates must be able to efficiently communicate, observe operations facilities and activities, and learn our business from the "trenches".

Sedentary work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of forces frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are only required occasionally.

Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing computer terminal, and extensive reading.

Typical exposure to interior environmental conditions like air conditioning and dust; no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Manual dexterity is regularly required including fingering, grasping, and typing; manual dexterity includes repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Talking and hearing required to communication with and listen to others to share or receive information. Occasionally exposed to noise including telephone, office machinery, and conversations of others.

Up to 50% travel required