Startup Logistics & Operations Lead - Heavy Travel

Ryder System, Inc. (old); Madison (WI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Startup Operations team member (SET Ops) to act as a setup consultant for new Dedicated Transportation Solutions startups and ongoing field support. You will train drivers and managers and help document and improve processes across deployments.

Expect 75-80% travel, with assignments to new business locations nationwide for defined periods. The role requires strong prioritization, quick decision-making, and collaboration with leadership to ensure flawless execution.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred.
• Two (2) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field required.
• One (1) year or more direct supervisory/leadership experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) is required. advanced required
• Logistics industry knowledge advanced required
• Knowledge and understanding of Customer/Company local and Federal regulations. advanced required
• Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain Management components. intermediate required
• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Production advanced required

Responsibilities

• Members of Start Up team focused on flawless execution and adherence to pre-established customer critical success factors.
• Ensuring both drivers and managers understand the 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 skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Time management

Driver route tool knowledge

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Startup Operations team member (SET Ops) to act as a setup consultant for new Dedicated Transportation Solutions startups and ongoing field support. You will train drivers and managers and help document and improve processes across deployments.

Expect 75-80% travel, with assignments to new business locations nationwide for defined periods. The role requires strong prioritization, quick decision-making, and collaboration with leadership to ensure flawless execution.