Facilities & Maintenance Startup Implementation Specialist

Exempt / salaried position paid twice per month.

About the role

Coordinates facility readiness and vendor activities during warehouse startups. 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility startups and manage vendor partnerships.
• Coordinate automation installations and validate MHE and automation systems for proper functionality before go-live.
• Lead facility readiness walkthroughs ensuring operational readiness.
• Support implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
• Train Maintenance Managers on systems and expectations.
• Resolve startup issues related to infrastructure and equipment.
• Analyze performance data to identify cost and efficiency improvements.
• Provide support to active sites as needed.
• 75–80% travel required as a baseline expectation; must maintain flexibility for responsive and short-notice travel based on startup and operational needs.
• 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).
• Expected early Monday travel for site arrival and support, with Friday afternoon or evening departure to return home.
• Annual inspections during non-startup periods.
• Timely documentation, expense reporting, and data submission are mandatory to support financial accuracy and overall project success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• 5+ years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or warehouse startup environments (required).
• 1+ years of experience with Ryder in warehouse operations or logistics role (preferred).
• Up to 90% travel required.

Pay

Annual salary range: $85,000–$95,000. Annual bonus potential: up to 10% of base salary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase options.
• Quality employee discounts 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.