Operations Manager Trainee

Ryder System, Inc.; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

12 weeks maternity leave

PTO for veterans

Fortune 500 company

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Bridgeton, MO is seeking an Operations Management Trainee (OMT), an 18-month training program designed to cultivate leadership and operational knowledge within transportation and logistics.

You will collaborate with multiple teams, participate in problem-solving and data-driven decisions, and relocate as required after the program completion. Eligible graduates will gain exposure to customer retention strategies, process optimization and performance metrics, supported by

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year or more in customer service with issue resolution preferred.
• Strong PC skills including spreadsheets and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer relationship activities and proactive management.
• Collaborate with rental, sales, and maintenance teams to optimize costs and service.
• Assist in scheduling, problem solving, and data-driven decision making.
• Support onboarding and training during OMT program.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Time management

Flexible / adaptable

Mechanical skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent and team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Job description

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: Bridgeton, MO

Shift / Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5pm

Salary - Paid Weekly

Bachelor’s Degree Required

The Operations Management Trainee (OMT) is an 18 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.

Benefits

• 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 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: $60,000
• Maximum Pay Range: $60,000

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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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