Senior Logistics & Fleet Operations Manager

Ryder System, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in United States (Colorado) seeks an experienced Logistics Manager to plan and direct fleet operations, lead dispatch staff and drivers, and improve productivity while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will oversee routes, schedules, and driver performance, driving cost efficiency across transportation networks. The role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, and deep knowledge of transportation and warehouse logistics.

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.
• Must be available to work on a flexible schedule on the various work shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Excel

Transportation/logistics knowledge

Bilingual English/French

Education

H.S. diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word)

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in United States (Colorado) seeks an experienced Logistics Manager to plan and direct fleet operations, lead dispatch staff and drivers, and improve productivity while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will oversee routes, schedules, and driver performance, driving cost efficiency across transportation networks. The role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication, and deep knowledge of transportation and warehouse logistics.