Travel-Heavy Logistics Operations Lead

Ryder System, Inc.; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Startup Operations consultant to lead new Dedicated Transportation Solutions startups and provide ongoing support for Field Operations. Travel is extensive, around 75-80%, with assignments to new locations nationwide for fixed periods.

You will train drivers and managers and help design process improvements. You will manage day-to-day tasks, write process docs, test systems, and may engage in design-level consulting for product enhancements.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain preferred.
• Three (3) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or 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 focused on pre-established customer success factors.
• Ensure drivers and managers understand core operations and systems for tracking (compliance, pay, billing).
• Act as an arm of management to answer questions and make quick startup-phase decisions.
• Train new management team and Certified Driver Trainer group.
• Build out process flow and ensure consistency of operations.

Skills

3+ years supply chain experience

2+ years direct report management

Transportation logistics knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Startup Operations consultant to lead new Dedicated Transportation Solutions startups and provide ongoing support for Field Operations. Travel is extensive, around 75-80%, with assignments to new locations nationwide for fixed periods.

You will train drivers and managers and help design process improvements. You will manage day-to-day tasks, write process docs, test systems, and may engage in design-level consulting for product enhancements.