Driver Manager

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Job Description:

We are immediately hiring a first shift Driver Manager in Kansas City, MO for 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.

• Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month
• Annual Salary Pay: $72,000 per year based on experience
• Schedule: Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Additional hours and days as needed to support business needs.

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.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

• 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

Summary
The Driver Manager internally titled, 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.

• Managing dedicated drivers
• Communication with both internal and external customers
• Coordinating workarounds when concerns or requests for change in route or delivery timeline is requested
• Manage hours of service
• Manage fleet maintenance
• Manage DOT / OSHA Compliance
• Manage payroll, vacation, time off requests
• Interview, hire, train, & mentor drivers
• Work with distribution management team to coordinate seamless transition of goods in and out of cross dock facility
• Manage 30 drivers

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 advanced required

• Logistics industry knowledge advanced required

• Knowledge and understanding of Customer/Company local and Federal regulations advanced required

• Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain Management components intermediate required

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Production advanced 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. advanced required

• Logistics industry knowledge advanced required

• Knowledge and understanding of Customer/Company local and Federal regulations. advanced required

• Fundamental knowledge of Supply Chain Management components. intermediate required

• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Production advanced required

DOT Regulated
No

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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:

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Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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