Senior Manager, Facilities & Maintenance Startup Implementation

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • McCullom Lake, IL

4d • $125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

We are hiring a Senior Manager, Facilities & Maintenance Startup Implementation to support Ryder's Startup Operations in our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team. 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. 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! Summary Leads multi‑site facility startup readiness including automation deployment and vendor governance. Provides oversight across multiple startup facilities ensuring infrastructure deployment meets operational timelines.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in facilities leadership, engineering support, or maintenance operations preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Up to 80% travel
• Excellent problem solving skills, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Strong organization, analytical and computer skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to create and develop an inclusive and engaged work environment across the enterprise
• Effectively guide profit and loss actions using current data sets
• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of warehouse operations/solutions, distribution, transportation and carrier management at a strategic leveladvanced preferred
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) . advanced preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA required; DOT and Hazmat knowledge based on the account(s)advanced required
• Knowledge of Lean principles, systems and tools advanced required
• Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, supply chain or an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience required
• Six (6) years or more relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field. required
• Five (5) years or more managing, leading and developing direct reports required
• Five (5) years or more managing large multi-level teams preferred
• Four (4) years or more Profit & Loss responsibility preferred
• Four (4) years or more demonstrated experience developing and implementing complete logistics solutions and project management skills required
• Three (3) years or more prior experience in leading teams in a LEAN work environment preferred
• Two (2) years or more customer interaction required
• Two (2) years or more managing customer KPIs required
• Two (2) years or more experience providing customer and senior level management presentations preferred
• 75–80% travel required.
• Early Monday travel for site arrival and Friday afternoon or evening departure.
• Must support two‑week startup assignments when required.
• Annual inspections during non‑startup periods.
• Accurate documentation, expense reporting, and operational data submission required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Some sales experience preferred
• Some multi-client experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of warehouse operations/solutions, distribution, transportation and carrier management at a strategic level. advanced preferred
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) . advanced preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA required; DOT and Hazmat knowledge based on the account(s). advanced required
• Knowledge of Lean principles, systems and tools. advanced required

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility startups
• Manage vendor partnerships
• Coordinate automation installations
• Train maintenance leadership
• Drive cost savings initiatives
• Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) by implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity and results.
• Manage one or more customer account(s) to meet established metrics and performance expectations.
• Manage the customer relationship and identify potential opportunities for business growth.
• Ensure financial objectives are met and grow revenue for assigned account(s).
• Supervise, develop and manage performance for assigned employees and maintain a positive employee relations environment at assigned account(s).
• Hire, train, supervise, and coach/mentor direct reports and management team.
• Maintain a proactive safety program within the account(s) consistent with company policy in order to provide a safe and secure work environment.
• Manage the profit and loss statements for assigned account(s) and implement actions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level