Senior Logistics Manager: DC Ops & Leadership

Ryder System, Inc.

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 81,000 - 99,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Discounted employee stock purchase

Quality employee discounts

Paid holidays & PTO in first year

Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Manager Logistics to lead the Distribution Center and oversee turnkey warehousing and transportation solutions. You will regularly interface with customers to resolve issues and drive high levels of satisfaction.

The role emphasizes strategic operational planning, Lean initiatives, and developing and managing teams, including P&L responsibilities. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

H.S. diploma/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.