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Warehouse Operations Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for this role must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and cap-subject petitions enter the annual 85,000-slot lottery each April.
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Summary
This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support operations. The Engineer will identify and implement change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and core lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. This position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations Management.
Essential Functions
- Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement. Develop a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for our customers (transformation plan development and execution). Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
- Manages and completes CI and steady-state engineering projects that lead to improved business results. Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities. Support Automation projects. Regularly interacts with operations management.
- Develop competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles. Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
- Participate in facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation/creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow up and follow through on sustainment).
- Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards.
- Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.
- Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
- Perform all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Effective interpersonal skills, Required
- Strong verbal and written communication 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
- Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained results, Required
- Change implementation skills, Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain and three (3) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required; or Master’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management) and one (1) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering, Required
- 3 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry, Required
- Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio Advanced, Required
- Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) Intermediate, Preferred
- Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools/processes (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) Beginner, Required
- Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) Beginner, Required
- Warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale), and Labor Mgt. Systems. Beginner, Preferred
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/design and Lean methods. Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS). Intermediate, Preferred
- Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks. Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment. Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, Mapping Software ie; Tableau. Intermediate, Preferred
- Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, Preferred
- American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred
Travel
- No
Job Category: Continuous Improvement
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:
75000
Maximum Pay Range:
85000
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.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
Job Description
Summary
This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the operation by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support operations. The Engineer will identify and implement change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and core lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. This position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position reports to the Lead Engineer, CI Manager or Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with Operations Management.
Essential Functions
- Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement. Develop a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for our customers (transformation plan development and execution). Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development.
- Manages and completes CI and steady-state engineering projects that lead to improved business results. Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities. Support Automation projects. Regularly interacts with operations management.
- Develop competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles. Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.
- Participate in facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps & Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation/creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow up and follow through on sustainment).
- Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards.
- Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.
- Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.
- Perform all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Effective interpersonal skills, Required
- Strong verbal and written communication 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
- Ability to manage CI projects from beginning to sustained results, Required
- Change implementation skills, Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain and three (3) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required; or Master’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management) and one (1) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering, Required
- 3 years or more in related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry, Required
- Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint & Visio Advanced, Required
- Knowledgeable of data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) Intermediate, Preferred
- Basic knowledge of Lean/TPS core tools/processes (e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, problem solving) Beginner, Required
- Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) Beginner, Required
- Warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale), and Labor Mgt. Systems. Beginner, Preferred
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/design and Lean methods. Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS). Intermediate, Preferred
- Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks. Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment. Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, Mapping Software ie; Tableau. Intermediate, Preferred
- Lean Six Sigma, cPMP, ISO/QMS, Preferred
- American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, Preferred
Travel
- No
Job Category: Continuous Improvement
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:
75000
Maximum Pay Range:
85000
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.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Warehouse Operations Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to warehouse operations management. Supply chain, industrial engineering, operations management, or logistics degrees typically qualify. A general business degree alone may trigger an RFE, so document the specific coursework that ties your credential to the role.
Use O*NET to strengthen your job description
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Warehouse Operations Managers to confirm the SOC code your employer will use on the LCA. Mismatched SOC codes between the LCA and I-129 petition are a common RFE trigger that delays adjudication by weeks.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment first
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify enrollment, but for H-1B cap cases, E-Verify enrollment signals that an employer already has compliant I-9 infrastructure. Filter your search on Migrate Mate to surface warehouse employers with verified H-1B filing history before cold-applying.
Check the LCA wage level against your offer
Run your offered title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. If your employer files at Level I or II prevailing wage for a manager role, USCIS may question whether the position genuinely qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree.
Account for the cap registration window in your timeline
H-1B cap registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive a job offer after April, your earliest cap-subject start is the following October 1, a gap of up to 18 months. Confirm your employer will hold the offer and bridge your authorization with OPT cap-gap if you're on F-1 status.
Request premium processing when your offer has a hard start
USCIS offers premium processing on I-129 petitions, which guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication window. For warehouse operations roles with a specific facility opening or budget cycle tied to your start date, your employer should file for premium processing to avoid losing the position to adjudication delays.
H-1B Visa Warehouse Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Warehouse Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the employer must demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like supply chain management, logistics, or industrial engineering. Generalist management roles that accept any degree often face RFEs. A well-drafted job description that ties the daily duties to specialized theoretical knowledge is what USCIS evaluates.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Warehouse Operations Manager positions?
Third-party logistics providers, large e-commerce fulfillment operations, and manufacturing companies with complex distribution networks are the most consistent sponsors for this role. You can browse warehouse operations employers with active H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can confirm sponsorship before applying.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job title, SOC code, and work location. Warehouse operations manager wages vary significantly by region and facility size. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the applicable wage level before your offer letter is finalized.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new warehouse employer if I change jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you're maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a new LCA reflecting the new role, location, and prevailing wage before submitting the transfer petition.
What documentation should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Gather your academic transcripts and degree certificates to confirm your credential aligns with the specialty occupation standard. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization. Also prepare a clear job description that maps your daily responsibilities to the theoretical knowledge your degree provides, since this directly supports the employer's I-129 filing.