General Manager - Warehousing & Distribution

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Job Description:

We are immediately hiring a General Manager - Distribution in Morris, IL 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: $125K - $130K

• Annual Bonus Incentive: Up to 20% or more of salary per year

• Schedule: Monday-Friday day shift. Must be available to work other shifts as needed

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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 General Manager Distribution manages the overall financial, operational and employee aspects of multiple accounts. This individual is responsible for the profitable retention and growth of business within his/her span of control (multiple accounts), while ensuring that financial, employee, safety and customer satisfaction goals are met.

Essential Functions

• Goal setting, skills assessment, IDPs, career development, performance evaluation, on-going employee feedback. disciplinary actions. Warning Documentation (performance/disciplinary reviews). Performance Improvement Plans for CLS. Identify situations that needs to be elevated to the director.

• Developing direct and indirect reports. Relevant HR Skills Training information. Providing on-going employee feedback. Conducting quality and effective selection of qualified personnel. Maintaining corrective staffing levels to avoid unnecessary use of outside labor.

• Creating location processes and maintaining SCLM. Cross-training of CLS and CLC.

• Customer satisfaction/problem resolution. Review of KPI tracking and improvement. Ensure that all staff is trained in Transportation/Distribution Management.

• Improve employee retention. Reduce number of accidents against previous year. Ensure that unnecessary overtime is reviewed and reduced. Collision/Team Safety Reporting follow up with LM. Supervisor First Report of Injury reporting follow up with LM.

• Recommend location process initiation and/or improvement and assign responsibility to CLC/CLS. Conduct on-going self-audits of location processes and individual accountabilities.

• SOX invoice reconciliation to FFM designee (if highest level at account). SOX revenue recognition preparation FFM designee (if highest level at account). Invoice to customer.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated project management and facilitation skills., Required

• Strong oral and written communications skills., Required

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors). , Required

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team , Required

• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment , Required

• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills , Required

• Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices , Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in in business, logistics, supply chain or an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience required, Required

• Master's Degree in Related field, Preferred

• 5 years or more in relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field, Required

• 5 years or more in managing, leading and developing direct reports, Preferred

• 5 years or more in managing large multi-level teams, Required

• 3 years or more in demonstrated experience in developing and implementing complete logistics solutions and project management skills, Required

• 3 years or more in prior experience in leading teams in a LEAN work environment, Preferred

• 3 years or more in Profit & Loss responsibility, Preferred

• 1 year or more in managing customer KPIs, Required

• 0 to 1 year in Some sales experience, Preferred

• 0 to 1 year in Some multi-client experience, Preferred

• Knowledge of truck brokerage Advanced, Preferred

• RD/Logistics/Transportation industry Advanced, Preferred

• Ryder Safety Programs Advanced, Preferred

• Ryder Financial Reporting and accounting procedures (Walker) Intermediate, Preferred

• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office) Intermediate, Required

• RD2000 computer system Advanced, Preferred

• Ryder products & services Advanced, Preferred

• Ryder sales process Advanced, Preferred

• Ryder pricing models Advanced, Preferred

Travel

• No

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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: $125000

Maximum Pay Range: $130000

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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