Driver / Transportation Manager
About the role
Ryder is immediately hiring a mid-shift Driver Manager in Conyers, GA, internally titled Customer Logistics Manager for our Supply Chain Solutions division. 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 and advancement opportunities from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.
Summary
The Manager Customer Logistics will oversee the day-to-day operations within an assigned function, and is responsible for all aspects of Operations and Account Management. Mainly responsible for the leadership of direct reports as well as the attainment of daily operational goals within his/her assigned functional area.
Essential Functions
- Customer service satisfaction and expectation management
- Staffing performance management and development of exempt and non-exempt employees
- Manage day-to-day planning and scheduling
- Health and Safety Management
- State/Local/Federal regulations compliance
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work within international functional teams
- High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
- Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
- Off shift support in the event of critical customer network disruption or crisis
- Makes decisions in a timely manner
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) is required
- Logistics industry knowledge required
- Knowledge and understanding of Customer/Company local and Federal regulations required
- Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain Management components required
- Strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Production required
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
- Logistics industry knowledge required
- Knowledge and understanding of Customer/Company local and Federal regulations required
- Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain Management components required
- Strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Production required
Pay
Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month. Annual Salary Pay: $70,000 based on experience.
Schedule
Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Additional hours and days as needed to support business needs which does include possibly working additional days during peak season.
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