Senior Logistics Leader - Customer-Focused Ops & LEAN

Ryder System, Inc.; Sauk Centre (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development

Regional and local Ryder resources

Annual bonus up to 10%

Discounted stock purchase options

Paid time off for military veterans

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager Logistics to lead the Distribution Center and its supervisory staff, delivering turnkey warehousing and transportation solutions with regular customer interaction.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, Lean initiatives, and maintaining a high standard of safety and performance while aligning with Ryder's core values and a Fortune 500 framework.

Qualifications

• H.S. 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Team leadership

Time management

Analytical skills

Safety mindset

Adaptability

Detail oriented

Education

H.S. diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain

Master's degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation or related field

Tools

LEAN

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager Logistics to lead the Distribution Center and its supervisory staff, delivering turnkey warehousing and transportation solutions with regular customer interaction.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, Lean initiatives, and maintaining a high standard of safety and performance while aligning with Ryder's core values and a Fortune 500 framework.