Operations Management Trainee

Ryder System, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking an Operations Management Trainee to support shop management, drive cost savings, boost customer retention, and advance metric-based initiatives.

You will collaborate across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental to optimize processes and outcomes. The role emphasizes relationship-building, rigorous scheduling, and cross-department teamwork to improve service delivery and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year or more in customer service with issues resolution experience
• Strong PC knowledge/skills to include spreadsheet and word processing software packages Advanced
• Basic understanding of Business Finance, controls and metrics Beginner

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality customer interface and proactive customer management.
• Coordinate with rental department to maximize utilization without compromising lease customers.
• Partner with Sales staff on customer calls for new business and increased satisfaction.
• Manage running costs and maintenance overheads; follow policies to optimize costs.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales and Marketing to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure accurate PM scheduling and follow up; oversee technician work planning for efficiency.

Skills

Detail oriented

Verbal & written communication

Customer relationship

Multi-tasking

Time management

Flexibility

Mechanical skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

1 year customer service

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Business Finance basics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Job Description

Summary

The Operations Management Trainee will support the shop management process and assist in cost savings, customer retention, and metric-based initiatives. This requires the Management Trainee to work cross functionally across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the customer relationship activities by providing quality customer interface, proactive customer management, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.

• Coordinate with the rental department to ensure maximum utilization without compromising lease customers.

• Partner with Sales staff on customer calls for new business and increased customer satisfaction.

• Manage running costs and maintenance overheads. Ensure policy and processes are followed to optimize running costs and maintenance overhead.

• Accountable for coordinating with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales and Marketing to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Ensure accurate PM scheduling and follow up, breakdowns and vehicle status updates; oversee Technician work planning for efficiency, training, and flexibility.

Additional Responsibilities

• Relocation within the business unit at the conclusion of the training program is required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices, Required.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills , Required.

• Instills commitment to organizational goals , Required.

• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills Able to prioritize work, Required.

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

• Strong mechanical skills , Required.

• Effective interpersonal skills Excellent influencing 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Required.

• 1 year or more in customer service with issues resolution experience, Preferred.

• Strong PC knowledge/skills to include spreadsheet and word processing software packages Advanced, Required.

• Basic understanding of Business Finance, controls and metrics Beginner, Required.

Job Category

Operations and Support

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:

58500

Maximum Pay Range:

58500

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

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