Summary
Ensures the successful launch of new customer warehouses. Influences, negotiates and leads technology alternative evaluations and implementations within both the Business and Technology sectors.
Essential Functions
Training New Staff: Go-to person for training all new staff during Ryder’s “Start Up” phase. This involves imparting knowledge on systems, operational and systematic processes and documentation standards specific to the warehouse environment.
On-Site Training: Before each warehouse goes live, travel to the site for an 8-week period. During this time, train leadership (20+ individuals) on the intricacies of the new warehouse setup, following the “Ryder Way.” You will also host trainings for the broader warehouse staff (200-300 people) using industry wide and approved Ryder processes and software
On-Site Immersion: An understanding of warehouse nuances, layout, and workflow. During these 8-week stints, you’ll become the go-to expert. This includes WMS systems, processes, and documentation standards. The position will be troubleshooting training and system related issues to escalate accordingly to ensure a resolution
Leadership Training: Guide the leadership team through the intricacies of WMS systems, using operational processes and workflows.
Broad Staff Engagement: Engage with the broader warehouse staff. Ensure that all team members have a high level of functionality of their responsibilities in warehouse operations.
Project Management: Responsible for task management, establishing deliverables, documenting progress, tracking milestones, and collaborating/communicating seamlessly
Documentation and Reporting: Develop standard work breakdowns, quick reference guides, end of day reports and deliverables ensuring clarity and effectiveness. Act as an adult education leader.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform other duties as required
Skills and Abilities
Comfortable speaking to and training large groups of management and hourly employees confident in their presentation skills and ability to engage as an educator, Required
Strong overall communication skills both verbal and written, Required
Basic project management skills – ability to create and manage tasks and deliverables, Required
Ability to take initiative, Required
Comfortable with heavy travel, will be on the road for 8 weeks at a time, Required
Ability to influence, suggest and lead technology alternative implementations, Required
Ability to effectively influence, negotiate and lead technology alternative evaluations and implementations within both the Business and Technology sectors, Required
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor's degree required Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or minimum of 8 years relevant work experience, Required
5 years or more in related experience in Project Management, Required
5 years or more in professional experience as an adult educator, trainer, or related role, Required
Strong fundamental understanding of Warehouse Operations – comfortable working in a warehouse setting across multiple shifts Advanced, Required
Strong experience with WMS systems, hands on technical experience at the end user level Intermediate, Required
Understand the modern technology landscape such AI and data collection activities that will be utilized to benefit the project or projects Intermediate, Required
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification & , Preferred, Upon Hire
& Understanding of adult education principles, T3 Educator Certification, Preferred, Upon Hire
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt & , Preferred, Upon Hire
Travel
Yes, Greater than 60%
- Job Category
- Project Management
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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
$125k
Maximum Pay Range
$140k
Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We value Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, visible minorities, aboriginals and persons with disabilities.
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