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Ryder System

Global logistics and fleet management services

Operations Management Trainee

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeHouston, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Advanced knowledge and skills with personal computers, including spreadsheet and word processing software packages, are required.
  • A basic understanding of business finance, controls, and metrics is required.
  • Strong mechanical skills are required.
  • Detail orientation and strong follow-up practices are required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to instill commitment to organizational goals.
  • The candidate must be capable of multitasking, be highly organized, manage time effectively, and prioritize work.
  • The candidate must be flexible, self-driven, and able to excel in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective interpersonal and influencing skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to create and maintain professional relationships with peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors across all organizational levels.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Relocation within the business unit at the conclusion of the training program is required.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in an 18-month structured training program to develop leadership and operational knowledge.
  • Work collaboratively with different teams to learn business processes and strategies aligned with customer retention, operational excellence, and performance metrics.
  • Use problem-solving abilities to support sound business decisions.
  • Manage customer relationships by providing quality customer interface, proactive customer management, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinate with the rental department to maximize utilization without compromising lease customers.
  • Partner with Sales staff on customer calls to support new business and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Manage running costs and maintenance overheads, ensuring policies and processes are followed to optimize them.
  • Coordinate with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales, and Marketing to support customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure accurate preventive maintenance scheduling and follow-up, breakdown tracking, and vehicle status updates.
  • Oversee technician work planning to support efficiency, training, and flexibility.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of customer service experience involving issue resolution is preferred.

About the Company

Ryder System

Global logistics and fleet management services

Ryder System provides transportation and logistics services to help businesses manage their supply chains. It offers asset-based solutions such as a fleet of vehicles, warehousing and distribution, dedicated transportation, and fleet management. Its technology platform coordinates routes, tracks shipments, and optimizes inventory and transportation plans so customers can move goods efficiently from supplier to customer. The company differentiates itself by delivering an integrated set of services—moving, storing, and managing fleets—with hands-on support for large organizations that need predictable performance and consolidated billing. Ryder’s goal is to help customers reduce logistics costs, improve reliability, and ensure smooth, end-to-end supply chains.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1933

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