Startup Logistics Lead: Travel‑Heavy Ops & Training

Ryder System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Startup Operations lead to manage the setup and ongoing support of new Dedicated Transportation Solutions business startups.

The role emphasizes training drivers and managers, creating process documents, and performing design-level consulting for new product features. Travel is extensive, around 75-80%, with assignments to new locations across the country for defined periods.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or 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).
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements (advanced).

Responsibilities

• Flawless execution against customer critical success factors.
• Ensure drivers and managers understand core operations and systems for tracking compliance, driver pay, and billing.
• Act as an arm of management to answer questions and make quick decisions during startup phase.
• Train new management team and Certified Driver Trainer group.
• Build out process flow and guide consistency of operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Time management

Multi-tasking

Driver route knowledge

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Inclusive leadership

Profit & Loss awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain

H.S. diploma/GED

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Startup Operations lead to manage the setup and ongoing support of new Dedicated Transportation Solutions business startups.

The role emphasizes training drivers and managers, creating process documents, and performing design-level consulting for new product features. Travel is extensive, around 75-80%, with assignments to new locations across the country for defined periods.