Warehouse & Logistics Facilities & Maintenance Startup Implementation Specialist

Ryder System, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits start

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Holidays and PTO

Maternity leave up to 12 weeks

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring a Warehouse & Facilities & Maintenance Startup Implementation Specialist to support Startup Operations within our Supply Chain Solutions division.

This exempt role offers a salary of $85,000–$95,000 with up to 10% annual bonus and travel up to 90%. You will oversee facility startups, manage vendor partnerships, coordinate automation installations, and train maintenance leadership while driving cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Industrial Engineering.
• Preferred High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum 5 years in facilities, maintenance, or warehouse startup environments.
• Minimum 1 year experience with Ryder in warehouse operations or logistics.
• Willingness to travel up to 90%.
• Exempt role (salary).

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility startups.
• Manage vendor partnerships.
• Coordinate automation installations.
• Train maintenance leadership.
• Drive cost savings initiatives.

Skills

Facilities management

Warehouse startup experience

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Facilities Management/Industrial Engineering

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

WMS platforms

Automation systems

Job description

We are hiring a Warehouse & Facilities & Maintenance Startup Implementation Specialist to support Ryder's Startup Operations in our Supply Chain Solutions division.

Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
Annual Salary Pay: $85,000-$95,000 per year
Annual Bonus Potential: Up to 10% of base salary
Up to 90% travel

What You’ll Do as a Manager Facilities & Maintenance Startup Implementation:

• Oversee facility startups
• Manage vendor partnerships
• Coordinate automation installations
• Train maintenance leadership
• Drive cost savings initiatives

Additional Preferred Experience: Hands-on experience supporting the startup, commissioning, and optimization of automated systems, including conveyors, sortation, robotics, ASRS, PLC controls, and warehouse automation technologies. Experience troubleshooting automation, controls, and system integration issues in high-volume distribution, fulfillment, or manufacturing environments. Familiarity with WCS/WES/WMS platforms, operational readiness testing, and automation performance improvement initiatives.

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

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.

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The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below: Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: $85,000 Maximum Pay Range: $95,000

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.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Industrial Engineering
• Preferred H.S. Diploma/GED
• Required 5 years or more in experience in facilities, maintenance, or warehouse startup environments
• Required 1 year or more in experience with Ryder in warehouse operations or logistics role
• Preferred, Travel Yes, up to 90%
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Additional Responsibilities: 75–80% travel required as a baseline expectation. Must maintain flexibility for responsive and short-notice travel based on startup and operational needs. Annual inspections during non‑startup periods. Expected early Monday travel for site arrival and support, with Friday afternoon or evening departure to return home. Must be available for two-week consecutive on-site assignments when business or startup needs require. Must be able to travel throughout North America (US, Canada and Mexico). Timely documentation, expense reporting, and data submission are mandatory to support financial accuracy and overall project success. Perform other duties as assigned.