Operations Management Trainee at Ryder System, Inc.

Oakland University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401k employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

A transportation company located in Houston, TX is seeking an Operations Management Trainee to support the management process and implement cost savings initiatives. This fast-paced role offers competitive pay, benefits, and ample opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and customer service experience. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills along with mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year or more customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for customer relationship activities.
• Coordinate with the rental department for utilization.
• Manage running costs and maintenance overheads.
• Accountable for coordinating with Maintenance and Sales.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical skills

Time management skills

PC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

START ON A CAREER PATH WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE

Shop Location - Houston, TX

Mid Shift - Tuesday - Friday, 12 noon - 8:00pm and Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Salary – Paid Weekly!

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 Manager Trainee to work cross functionally across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental Management. This program is fast-paced and touches every aspect of the business unit. In this role, you will acquire proven industry knowledge, skills and resources to develop your operations & fleet maintenance background. We allow you to carve out your own career path and promote from within, based on performance. The ideal path of progression in this role is an Ops Supervisor.

If you're motivated, coachable, and looking for a fast paced, inclusive environment, you've come to the right place. Competitive pay & fast growth, full benefits package, 401k employer match, PTO, and a discount on shares!

You thought that was it? Take a look at a few of these: Ryder's most recently been named "Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation" by Women in Trucking, one of Fortune Magazine ’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” and one of “Reader's Choice Excellence Awards” by Inbound Logistics. What about our green initiative…? We have the largest EV footprint in the U.S. In addition to that, Verizon has recognized Ryder with their "Supplier Environmental Excellence Award".

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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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Able to prioritize work.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent influencing skills.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong PC knowledge/skills to include spreadsheet and word processing software packages advanced required.
• Basic understanding of Business Finance, controls and metrics beginner required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One (1) year or more customer service with issues resolution experience preferred.

DOT Regulated: No

Job Category: Operations and Support

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

$55,000

$55,000

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.

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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