Continuous Improvement Engineer - Pitt Ohio

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!

• 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
• Support terminal personnel when issues arise

• 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
• 1 – 3 years of experience in a similar role preferred but not required
• 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/Physical Requirements

• 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