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Ryder System

Global logistics and fleet management services

Warehouse Supervisor

Warehouse & FulfillmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePlainfield, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Zero to one year of direct supervisory or leadership experience is required.
  • One or more years of experience in a transportation, warehouse, or distribution environment is preferred.
  • Strong planning skills are required.
  • The candidate must be results-oriented and have effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have motivating skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • The candidate must be able to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • The candidate must be flexible, self-driven, and able to excel in a fast-paced environment.
  • The candidate must be able to multitask and be highly organized, with strong time-management skills.
  • The candidate must be detail-oriented and have effective follow-up practices.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day logistics operations.
  • Plan and review logistics processes in collaboration with the Logistics Manager, ensuring they meet company standards and customer-service specifications.
  • Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate workers’ activities to ensure optimal shift and team logistics.
  • Be accountable for site key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate with the customer across all aspects of operations.
  • Meet regularly with team members collectively and individually to monitor progress toward objectives, track performance, coach and counsel employees, and recognize team and individual successes.
  • Cultivate team spirit through diversity and inclusion initiatives and promote cooperation by seeking opportunities to improve internal processes.
  • Conduct team-member performance evaluations and recommend performance awards or merit increases when appropriate.
  • Address performance problems through corrective action and disciplinary processes.
  • Understand the labor agreement and maintain positive labor relations with employees.
  • Implement health, safety, and security initiatives, practices, and behaviors, and ensure adherence to company rules and policies.
  • Provide orientation for employees and Lead Hands and give them the information, technology, and materials needed to perform their jobs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Ryder System

Global logistics and fleet management services

Ryder System provides transportation and logistics services to help businesses manage their supply chains. It offers asset-based solutions such as a fleet of vehicles, warehousing and distribution, dedicated transportation, and fleet management. Its technology platform coordinates routes, tracks shipments, and optimizes inventory and transportation plans so customers can move goods efficiently from supplier to customer. The company differentiates itself by delivering an integrated set of services—moving, storing, and managing fleets—with hands-on support for large organizations that need predictable performance and consolidated billing. Ryder’s goal is to help customers reduce logistics costs, improve reliability, and ensure smooth, end-to-end supply chains.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1933

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