Supervisor Logistics

Ryder System, Inc.; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Elwood, IL is hiring a Logistics Supervisor for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

This exempt, salaried role pays $75,000 per year, with eligibility for a quarterly incentive up to $1,000, and a Wednesday-Saturday 5:00am-5:00pm shift. You will supervise daily logistics operations, coordinate with the Logistics Manager, set schedules, monitor KPIs, and coach a diverse team while upholding safety and customer standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 0–1 year direct supervisory/leadership experience.
• 1+ year experience in transportation, warehouse or distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily logistics operations and supervise the shift or assigned area.
• Coordinate with Logistics Manager to plan and review processes meeting company standards and customer specs.
• Establish schedules and oversee workers for optimal shift logistics; monitor KPI with customer.
• Provide orientation and development for team members and address performance issues as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Relationship building

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

HS Diploma/GED

0-1 year supervisory/leadership

1+ year transportation/warehouse/distribution

Job description

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here. MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD WITH RYDER! Be a vital player for one of the largest and most recognizable names in Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance and Supply Chain Services in the World! We are immediately hiring a Logistics Supervisor in Elwood, IL for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month Annual Salary Pay: $75000 + eligibility for quarterly performance-based incentive of up to $1,000 Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 5:00am-5:00pm

Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: 75000 Maximum Pay Range: 75000

Summary

Supervisors are responsible for leading their shift or assigned area of the operation, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations. They coach, train, develop, and support their teams while driving engagement and accountability. In addition, they play a critical role in continuous improvement efforts, operational excellence, and achieving key customer performance metrics.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, coordinate and oversee day to day logistics operations;
• Plan and review, in collaboration with the Logistics Manager, all logistics processes, ensuring that they meet the company standards and customer service specifications;
• Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate activities of the workers to ensure optimal shift/team logistics;
• Accountable for site Key Performance Indication (KPI) Working in collaboration with customer in all aspect of operations;
• Meet regularly with team members collectively, as well as on an individual basis to monitor progress towards meeting objectives, track performance, coach and counsel as well as recognizing team and individual successes;
• Cultivate team spirit with a Diversity and Inclusion initiative and promote cooperation by seeking opportunities to improve internal processes;
• Carry out performance evaluations of the team members and recommend performance awards and/or merit increases when appropriate;
• Address performance problems through corrective action and disciplinary process;
• Responsible for implementation of health & safety and security initiatives, practices and behaviors and adherence to company rules and policies;
• Provide appropriate orientation for employees and Lead Hands and give them the information, technology and any material necessary to perform their jobs;
• Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Instills commitment to organizational goals
• Strong planning skills, Required Results oriented
• Required Effective leadership skills
• Motivating skills, Required Effective interpersonal skills
• Diverse team environment, Required Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Required Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Required Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Required Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Required Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Required Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Required Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED, Required
• 0 to 1 year in direct supervisory/leadership experience, Required
• 1 year or more in experience in transportation, warehouse or distribution environment.
• Preferred
• Travel No

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers. Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] or 800-793-3754.

Explore our current opportunities and discover how you can build a rewarding career with a company committed to innovation, safety, and success.

Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry-leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

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