Ryder System Hiring for Transportation / Driver Manager – 1st Shift – Braintree MA Job at Braintree, MA Full Time

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You are the driving force behind our company.

Start your career with Ryder today!

MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD WITH RYDER!

Be a vital player for one of the largest and most recognizable names in Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance and Supply Chain Services in the World!

The Driver Manager internally titled, Logistics Manager main responsibility will be to manage approximately 32 drivers , 3 yard driver, 30 trailers, and approximately 50 routes local routes to ensure customer transport needs are met.

In addition to a comprehensive benefit package, a 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match, discounted stock purchase options, performance-based annual cost of living increases and we are proud to offer:

• Comprehensive training and the ability to continue your professional development
• Regional and local Ryder resources to help guide and support as we grow this offering.
• The stability and peace-of-mind that comes with working for a World-Class, Fortune 500 organization that has been in business for over 85 years with over 40,000 employees worldwide.

We are seeking the best and most promising candidates to provide creativity, agility and superior customer service that will exceed our Customer’s expectation. The ability to embrace and utilize Technology as part of your daily routine is crucial. In addition, YOU are the management and professional representative of the Ryder organization.

If you possess a strong work ethic and a burning desire to succeed and grow your career, and your work experience and/or education aligns with the Requirements and Responsibilities listed below, please APPLY NOW!!

• Manages and directs work of drivers to maximize productivity and provide safe, on time delivery to our valued customer base while balancing the driver’s performance.
• Have the managerial courage to make intelligent daily operational decisions effecting the business.
• Responsible for managing customer delivery commitments which includes managing driver time off requests for vacations, personal time off, equipment maintenance issues and traffic delays.
• Manage and encourage driver optimum performance and satisfaction by proactively monitoring driver wait time at shippers and consignees, dwell time between loads, address driver complaints/grievances and take action on behalf of the driver as needed, including determining when additional pay is appropriate, approved and in process.
• Insure prompt payroll processing for drivers with proactive steps and communication with payroll department as needed.
• Compute daily checklist to ensure compliance with company goals (KPIs) and verification of all fundamental accomplished
• Manager driver files.
• Manage drivers are meeting DOT regulations and compliance.
• Building rapport, coach, and effectively motivate drivers based on their performance.
• Other duties may be assigned

Occasional weekends will be required based on operation and or client needs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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
• Ability/willingness to travel to customer locations in support of GM Crisis Events
• Off shift support in the event of critical customer network disruption or crisis
• Makes decisions in a 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

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred Related field
• Five (5) years or more Logistics, Transportation, Warehouse or industry related field experience required
• Five (5) years or more Previous plant experience required
• Five (5) years or more Contingency planning and crisis management support experience required
• One (1) year or more direct supervisory experience required
• Five (5) years or more 3PL experience required
• One (1) year or more LLP (lead Logistics Provider) background required

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Job Category: Logistics

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