Operations Management Trainee

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our people. As an Operations Management Trainee (OMT), 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! 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 their career with a successful and stable company. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
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
Basic understanding of Business Finance, controls and metrics Beginner

Nice To Haves

1 year or more in customer service with issues resolution experience

Responsibilities

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.
Relocation within the business unit at the conclusion of the training program is required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package
401(K) Savings Plan with a company match
Discounted stock purchase options
Performance-based annual cost of living increases
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.
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options
Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave
Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.