Startup Logistics Manager — Travel‑Heavy Ops & Training

Ryder System; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Startup Operations specialist to lead new Dedicated Transportation Solutions startups and ongoing field support. The role involves driver and manager training, process documentation, and design-level consulting for new product features.

Travel is extensive, around 75–80%, with assignments nationwide for defined periods. You will train management, ensure compliance and billing systems are understood, and act as a management arm during startup phases.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
• 3+ years or more in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or related field
• 2+ years or more managing and leading direct reports
• Excellent knowledge of Transportation and/or Warehouse Logistics operations (advanced)
• Excellent knowledge of safety and security requirements (advanced)

Responsibilities

• Startup team focused on flawless execution and adherence to pre-established customer critical success factors
• Ensuring drivers and managers understand core operations and systems used for tracking compliance, driver pay, and customer billing
• Acting as an arm of management to answer questions and make quick decisions during the startup phase
• Training of new management team and Certified Driver Trainer group
• Building out of process flow and providing guidance on consistency of operations

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Relationship building

Independence

Time management

Multitasking

Driver route tool

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Profit & Loss (P&L) knowledge

Education

High School / GED

Bachelor's in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain (preferred)

Tools

Driver route tool

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Startup Operations specialist to lead new Dedicated Transportation Solutions startups and ongoing field support. The role involves driver and manager training, process documentation, and design-level consulting for new product features.

Travel is extensive, around 75–80%, with assignments nationwide for defined periods. You will train management, ensure compliance and billing systems are understood, and act as a management arm during startup phases.