Senior Logistics & DC Operations Leader

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder Logistics is seeking a Senior Manager Logistics to lead the Distribution Center and supervise staff, delivering turn-key warehousing and transportation solutions. You will maintain direct customer interface and guide performance across accounts from the Owensboro, KY location.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Familiarity with P&L management and a collaborative, high‑growth environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred.
• Master's degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation or related field preferred.
• Five (5) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required.
• Five (5) years or more managing, leading and developing direct reports required.
• Three (3) years or more Profit & Loss responsibility preferred.
• One (1) year or more customer interaction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with the customer to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Strategic operational planning and execution for the operation.
• Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) by implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and results.
• Hire, supervise, develop and manage performance for employees and maintain a positive employee relations environment at assigned account(s).
• Maintain open and effective communications within the work group(s) and with other work groups within the organization. Review data, identify and implement necessary actions as required.
• May manage the profit and loss statements based on the complexity and scope of the organization.
• Lead a proactive safety program within the work group(s) consistent with company policy in order to provide a safe and secure work environment. Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes. Monitor the maintenance of equipment for assigned work group(s) by using checklists and observations as required.

Job description

Ryder Logistics is seeking a Senior Manager Logistics to lead the Distribution Center and supervise staff, delivering turn-key warehousing and transportation solutions. You will maintain direct customer interface and guide performance across accounts from the Owensboro, KY location.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Familiarity with P&L management and a collaborative, high‑growth environment is preferred.