Operations Management Trainee

Ryder; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Discounted stock purchase options

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Ryder in Waco, Texas, is seeking an Operations Management Trainee (OMT) for an 18–24 month training program to build leadership and operational knowledge. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams to learn processes, strategies, and customer retention, with mentorship and relocation opportunities.

This paid, salaried program offers comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and a path to a stable career at a Fortune 500 company with over 85 years of global presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 1 year or more in customer service with issue resolution preferred.
• Strong PC knowledge, including spreadsheet and word processing software; advanced skills.
• Basic understanding of business finance, controls, and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer relationship activities and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with rental department to maximize utilization without compromising lease customers.
• Partner with Sales for new business and increased satisfaction.
• Manage running costs and maintenance overheads; ensure policy adherence to optimize costs.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales and Marketing to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Oversee PM scheduling, breakdowns, vehicle status, and technician planning.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Organized

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

BUILD ON YOUR CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE

At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our people. CULTURE- INTEGRITY- FAMILY. As a Customer Service Coordinator, you’ll be part of a dynamic team, equipped to succeed and empowered to develop your transportation & logistics career. This is an essential industry and we’ve been in the game since 1933!

Shop Location: Waco, Texas

Hours: 8AM TO 5PM

Schedule: Monday -Friday

Salary – Paid Weekly

The Operations Management Trainee (OMT) is an 18 to 24-month structured and comprehensive training program to develop leadership and operational knowledge. The position involves working collaboratively with different teams to gain insights into the business, processes, and strategies to align with customer retention, all facets of operational excellence, and metrics.

This position will give you a chance to utilize your problem-solving abilities to help make good business decisions for the company. With support, mentorship, and training from your managers and fellow team members, along with your willingness to relocate, you will be prepared to take the next step in a successful career. This is an amazing opportunity for a recent college graduate to start your career with a successful and stable company.

Shop Location: Waco, Texas

Hours: 8AM TO 5PM

Schedule: Monday -Friday

Salary – Paid Weekly

In addition to a comprehensive benefit package, a 401(K) Savings Plan with a company match, discounted stock purchase options, and performance-based annual cost of living increases, we are proud to offer:

• Comprehensive training and the ability to continue your professional development
• Regional and local Ryder resources to help guide and support
• The stability and peace of mind that comes with working for a World-Class, Fortune 500 organization that has been in business for over 85 years with over 36,000 employees worldwide.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Additional day of Paid Time Off (PTO) for Military Veterans.

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 multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills. Able to prioritize work.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, required.
• Strong mechanical skills are required.
• Effective interpersonal skills and 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 is required.

Qualifications

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

$56,950.00

Maximum Pay Range:

$56,950.00

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 [e-mail] or 800-793-3754.

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