Operations Management Trainee

Ryder • Waterbury, CT

8h • Onsite

About The Position

START ON A CAREER PATH WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our people. CULTURE- INTEGRITY- FAMILY . As an Operations Trainee, 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 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! 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 ”, & one of “ Reader's Choice Excellence Awards ” by Inbound Logistics. We have the largest EV footprint in the U.S. In addition to that, Verizon has recognized Ryder with their " Supplier Environmental Excellence Award "

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong PC knowledge/skills to include spreadsheet and word processing software packages advanced required.
• Basic understanding of Business Finance, controls and metrics beginner required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year or more customer service with issues resolution experience preferred.

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 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
• 401k employer match
• PTO
• Discount on shares

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level