General Manager - Warehousing & Distribution

Ryder System, Inc.; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Benefits start at 30 Days

401 (K) Savings Plan with a company

match

Discounted employee stock purchase

Quality employee discounts on tools,**

All major holidays paid and Paid time:

Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a General Manager - Distribution in Morris, IL, to lead the overall financial, operational and personnel aspects of multiple accounts within the Supply Chain Solutions division.

The role emphasizes development of direct reports, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver logistics solutions while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or supply chain; 2+ years relevant work experience required.
• Master's Degree in related field is required.
• 5+ years in managing, leading and developing direct reports.
• 3+ years in developing and implementing complete logistics solutions and project management skills.
• 3+ years in LEAN work environments and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Goal setting, skills assessment, career development, performance evaluation, and coaching.
• Maintaining staff training and providing ongoing feedback; handle performance reviews and improvement plans.
• Review KPI tracking and drive continuous improvement; ensure staffing aligns with workload and safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Oral and written communications

Leadership

LEAN environment

Managing customer KPIs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, logistics, or supply chain

Master's Degree in Related field

Tools

RD2000 computer system

Microsoft Office

Ryder pricing models

Job description

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We are immediately hiring a General Manager - Distribution in Morris, IL for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month

Annual Salary Pay: $125K - $130K

Annual Bonus Incentive: Up to 20% or more of salary per year

Schedule: Monday-Friday day shift. Must be available to work other shifts as needed

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts.

At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands.

We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Summary The General Manager Distribution manages the overall financial, operational and employee aspects of multiple accounts.

Essential Functions

Goal setting, skills assessment, IDPs, career development, performance evaluation, on-going employee feedback. disciplinary actions. Warning Documentation (performance/disciplinary reviews). Performance Improvement Plans for CLS. Identify situations that needs to be elevated to the director. Developing direct and indirect reports. Relevant HR Skills Training information. Providing on-going employee feedback. Conducting quality and effective selection of qualified personnel. Maintaining corrective staffing levels to avoid unnecessary use of outside labor. Creating location processes and maintaining SCLM. Cross-training of CLS and CLC. Customer satisfaction/problem resolution. Review of KPI tracking and improvement. Ensure that all staff is trained in Transportation/Distribution Management. Improve employee retention. Reduce number of accidents against previous year. Ensure that unnecessary overtime is reviewed and reduced. Collision/Team Safety Reporting follow up with LM. Supervisor First Report of Injury reporting follow up with LM. Recommend location process initiation and/or improvement and assign responsibility to CLC/CLS. Conduct on-going self-audits of location processes and individual accountabilities. SOX invoice reconciliation to FFM designee (if highest level at account). SOX revenue recognition preparation FFM designee (if highest level at account). Invoice to customer. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated project management and facilitation skills.
• Required Strong oral and written communications 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 Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in in business, logistics, supply chain or an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience required
• Required Master's Degree in Related field
• Preferred 5 years or more in relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field
• Required 5 years or more in managing, leading and developing direct reports
• Preferred 5 years or more in managing large multi-level teams
• Required 3 years or more in demonstrated experience in developing and implementing complete logistics solutions and project management skills
• Required 3 years or more in prior experience in leading teams in a LEAN work environment
• Preferred 3 years or more in Profit & Loss responsibility
• Preferred 1 year or more in managing customer KPIs
• Required 0 to 1 year in Some sales experience
• Preferred 0 to 1 year in Some multi-client experience
• Preferred Knowledge of truck brokerage Advanced
• Preferred RD/Logistics/Transportation industry Advanced
• Preferred Ryder Safety Programs Advanced
• Preferred Ryder Financial Reporting and accounting procedures (Walker) Intermediate
• Preferred Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office) Intermediate
• Required RD2000 computer system Advanced
• Preferred Ryder products & services Advanced
• Preferred Ryder sales process Advanced
• Preferred Ryder pricing models Advanced
• Preferred Travel No Apply Here With Ryder Today

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Our Culture & Commitment: At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety. Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

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: $125000 Maximum Pay Range: $130000

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 [e-mail] or 800-793-3754.

Explore our current opportunities and discover how you can build a rewarding career with a company committed to innovation, safety, and success. Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry-leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

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