Logistics Manager - Lead Fleet Operations & Efficiency

Ryder; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks maternity leave

Extra PTO for veterans

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Ryder is seeking a Logistics Manager to plan and direct daily fleet operations, overseeing dispatch staff, company drivers, and owner operators. The role emphasizes cost control, efficiency, and safety within a Fortune 500 environment.

Responsibilities include creating policies, setting routes, analyzing reports, recruiting drivers, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong leadership background and knowledge of transportation logistics are essential.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
• Three (3) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required
• Two (2) years or more managing and leading direct reports required
• Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations. advanced required
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements. advanced required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the daily fleet operation.
• Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operations of transportation systems and terminals.
• Sets schedules, routes, and assigns drivers and vehicles.
• First point of contact for operational information including but not limited to store delivery services, issues, backhaul information, driver scheduling/availability, and driver concerns.
• Submits recommendations for development of compliance with transportation policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conducts continuous analysis of vehicle and driver schedules to increase efficiency and to lower costs.
• Reviews and analyzes reports such as revenue and performance records to evaluate productivity and for recommended changes.
• Recruits, orients, trains, and monitors progression of new drivers.
• Monitors turnover, evaluates operation mileage, equipment, time off and pay, makes recommendations and establishes programs to minimize turnover.
• Enforces compliance and administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and government regulations, i.e. logs, equipment condition, etc.
• Directs operation and maintenance of equipment and communication systems; reviews procedures; provides guidance to resolve technical problems; analyzes costs and recommends cost control measures; and develops plans, policies, and budgets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Builds and manages effective teams

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual (English and French)

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization and scheduling

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Transportation/Warehouse logistics

Safety and security knowledge

Education

H.S. diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word)

Job description

Ryder is seeking a Logistics Manager to plan and direct daily fleet operations, overseeing dispatch staff, company drivers, and owner operators. The role emphasizes cost control, efficiency, and safety within a Fortune 500 environment.

Responsibilities include creating policies, setting routes, analyzing reports, recruiting drivers, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong leadership background and knowledge of transportation logistics are essential.