Operations Management Trainee

Ryder System, Inc.; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Florence, SC seeks an Operations Management Trainee to support the shop management process and drive cost savings, customer retention, and metric-based initiatives.

This role requires cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental to optimize running costs and maintenance overhead while ensuring policy compliance and effective PM scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1 year or more in customer service with issue resolution experience.
• Strong PC knowledge including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Basic understanding of business finance, controls and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Support shop management and cost savings initiatives.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales and Marketing for customers.
• Ensure PM scheduling, breakdowns and vehicle status updates; plan technician work.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Multi-tasking

Mechanical skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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: 58000 Maximum Pay Range: 58000

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.

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Ryder operates behind the scenes, managing critical fleet, transportation and supply chain functions for over 50,000 customers, many of which make the products that consumers use every day. When you choose Ryder, you get access to industry-leading technology, one of North America’s largest fleet of trucks, an expansive infrastructure of maintenance facilities and warehouses, and some of the most talented people in the industry.

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