Warehouse Startup Implementation Specialist

Ryder System, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase options

Discounts on tools, cars, appliances,旅

Paid holidays & PTO in first year

Up to 12 weeks maternity leave

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Startup Implementation Specialist in Columbus, OH to lead startup operations for our Supply Chain Solutions division. The role requires heavy travel, startup floor leadership, and hands-on process validation to ensure go-live success.

We offer strong compensation plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits. Join a Fortune 500 logistics leader delivering diverse experience and career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• HS diploma/GED required.
• 3+ years in warehouse operations, logistics, or implementation.
• 1+ year with Ryder in warehouse operations or logistics role preferred.
• Project Management experience and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute startup floor activities, verify workflows, and ensure adherence to standard work.
• Provide real-time floor support to supervisors during go-live.
• Identify, document, and communicate operational issues with location, frequency, impact.
• Escalate issues to appropriate teams with clear supporting detail.
• Reinforce training and ensure adherence to standard work.
• Maintain daily reporting: logs, issue trackers, and summaries.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to share issues and updates.
• Travel 75–80% baseline; flexible for two-week on-site assignments across NA.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or Industrial Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring an Warehouse Startup Implementation Specialist supporting startup operations for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary Pay: $75,000 to $100,000
• Annual Bonus: up to 10% of base salary
• Shift & Schedule: Flexibility needed to support any shift/schedule
• Travel: 80-90%
• Project Management experience and certification preferred
• Startup warehouse operations leadership, knowledge, and experience in large DC's is preferred to support startup operations

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.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• 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

We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire every day!

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Summary

Executes on-site implementation activities including installation verification, workflow validation, documentation, and operational support during startup.

Essential Functions

• Execute startup floor activities by walking workflows to verify associates follow standard work and system processes.
• Provide real-time floor support by assisting supervisors and demonstrating correct process execution during go-live.
• Identify and document operational issues including location, frequency, and impact for resolution.
• Escalate issues to appropriate teams with clear supporting detail for action.
• Reinforce training by correcting behaviors and ensuring adherence to standard work.
• Maintain daily reporting including logs, issue trackers, and summaries.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to communicate issues and updates.

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. 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.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or Industrial Engineering, Preferred
• H.S. Diploma/GED, Required
• 3 years or more in warehouse operations, logistics, or implementation environments, Required
• 1 year or more in experience with Ryder in warehouse operations or logistics role, Preferred

Travel

• Yes, Greater than 60%

Job Category: Logistics

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you're trusted to make an impact - while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that's heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. 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:

$75,000

Maximum Pay Range:

$100,000

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.