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Operations Management Trainee

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60106, Bensenville, IL, USA
57K-57K Annually
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60106, Bensenville, IL, USA
57K-57K Annually
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Supports heavy-duty truck repair shop operations while training in fleet maintenance and business management. Responsibilities include customer relationship management, rental utilization, sales coordination, cost and maintenance overhead management, preventive maintenance scheduling, breakdown follow-up, vehicle status updates, and technician work planning. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Rental teams, with relocation within the business unit required after training.
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Job Description:

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.


Now hiring individuals that are interested in working in the transportation industry. This job is an opportunity to learn how to manage a heavy-duty truck repair shop while being paid to train!


This job requires a completed 4-year college degree!


Location: Bensenville, IL

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm

Salary: Paid weekly


Work schedules are subject to change as the trainee progresses in the program.


Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or certifications, etc.
 

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.
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.

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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.


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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:

$57,000

Maximum Pay Range:

$57,000

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.

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 [email protected] or 800-793-3754.

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