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Operations Management Trainee roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification through DOL, certifying no qualified U.S. workers are available. EB-2 sponsorship is available for candidates with advanced degrees or strong professional credentials. Rotational programs at manufacturers, logistics firms, and healthcare networks frequently sponsor foreign nationals into permanent residency.
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Build the Skills. Lead the Operation. Drive the Results.
About This Opportunity
If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and your impact is felt immediately, the Ryder Operations Management Trainee program was built for you. This is a cross-functional, hands-on training experience that positions you to lead at the intersection of operations, customer success, and business performance.
Schedule: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Salary: $55,000
As an Operations Management Trainee, you’ll work across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental — developing a well-rounded business foundation while contributing to real cost savings, customer retention, and metric-driven results from day one.
What You’ll Experience
This program gives you broad, meaningful exposure across every key pillar of the business:
- Operations Management – Oversee technician work planning, PM scheduling, vehicle status, and maintenance processes that keep the business running efficiently
- Customer Relationship Management – Be the face of Ryder for your customers — proactively managing accounts, resolving issues, and driving satisfaction
- Asset & Fleet Management – Coordinate rental and lease utilization to maximize asset performance without compromising customer commitments
- Sales Collaboration – Partner with the sales team on customer calls to support new business development and deepen existing relationships
- Financial Acumen – Manage running costs and maintenance overheads, learning how operational decisions directly impact the bottom line
- Cross-Functional Leadership – Work alongside Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales, and Marketing to deliver results as one team
Why Ryder?
Ryder isn’t just a great place to grow your career — it’s a company that has been recognized time and again for excellence, integrity, and its commitment to people:
- One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America – Newsweek
- America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
- World’s Most Admired Companies – Fortune Magazine
- Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation – Women in Trucking
- Overdrive Award – General Motors
- Food Logistics’ Top 3PL Award – SDC EXEC
- Reader’s Choice Excellence Awards – Inbound Logistics
- Top Women to Watch in Transportation
- Supplier Environmental Excellence Award – Verizon
We’re also committed to a greener future — Ryder operates the largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet footprint in the United States.
Hear directly from the people who work here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usBbl6L1V6E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24PFgxvVS0
Essential Functions
- Responsible for 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
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:
$55,000
Maximum Pay Range:
$55,000
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 careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
Job Description:
Build the Skills. Lead the Operation. Drive the Results.
About This Opportunity
If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and your impact is felt immediately, the Ryder Operations Management Trainee program was built for you. This is a cross-functional, hands-on training experience that positions you to lead at the intersection of operations, customer success, and business performance.
Schedule: 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Salary: $55,000
As an Operations Management Trainee, you’ll work across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental — developing a well-rounded business foundation while contributing to real cost savings, customer retention, and metric-driven results from day one.
What You’ll Experience
This program gives you broad, meaningful exposure across every key pillar of the business:
- Operations Management – Oversee technician work planning, PM scheduling, vehicle status, and maintenance processes that keep the business running efficiently
- Customer Relationship Management – Be the face of Ryder for your customers — proactively managing accounts, resolving issues, and driving satisfaction
- Asset & Fleet Management – Coordinate rental and lease utilization to maximize asset performance without compromising customer commitments
- Sales Collaboration – Partner with the sales team on customer calls to support new business development and deepen existing relationships
- Financial Acumen – Manage running costs and maintenance overheads, learning how operational decisions directly impact the bottom line
- Cross-Functional Leadership – Work alongside Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales, and Marketing to deliver results as one team
Why Ryder?
Ryder isn’t just a great place to grow your career — it’s a company that has been recognized time and again for excellence, integrity, and its commitment to people:
- One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America – Newsweek
- America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
- World’s Most Admired Companies – Fortune Magazine
- Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation – Women in Trucking
- Overdrive Award – General Motors
- Food Logistics’ Top 3PL Award – SDC EXEC
- Reader’s Choice Excellence Awards – Inbound Logistics
- Top Women to Watch in Transportation
- Supplier Environmental Excellence Award – Verizon
We’re also committed to a greener future — Ryder operates the largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet footprint in the United States.
Hear directly from the people who work here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usBbl6L1V6E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24PFgxvVS0
Essential Functions
- Responsible for 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
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:
$55,000
Maximum Pay Range:
$55,000
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 careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Operations Management Trainee
Match your degree to EB-2 or EB-3
PERM filings for trainee roles most often land under EB-3, which covers bachelor's-level professionals. If you hold a master's in operations, supply chain, or industrial engineering, ask employers whether the role's minimum requirements support an EB-2 filing instead, it can shorten your wait in oversubscribed countries.
Document every rotational assignment formally
PERM requires the employer to define a specific job title and duties at the time of filing. If your trainee program rotates you across departments, push HR to lock in your permanent placement before the PERM is submitted, vague or shifting job descriptions invite DOL audit requests.
Target companies with active PERM filing history
Manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, and healthcare systems that run structured management trainee cohorts file PERM routinely. Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Management Trainee roles by green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to employers already familiar with the PERM process rather than introducing it to them.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC before filing PERM. Confirm they've submitted this request early, DOL processing can take several months, and delays push back your I-140 filing date and priority date, which matters if your country of birth faces backlog.
Understand how your H-1B status interacts with PERM timing
If you're currently on H-1B visa, your employer can file PERM and I-140 concurrently while you stay in status. Get a confirmed I-140 approval before your sixth H-1B year ends, AC21 portability then lets you extend H-1B status beyond six years while your green card case is pending.
Verify the job description meets specialty occupation benchmarks
Operations Management Trainee roles occasionally face PERM scrutiny when the listed duties overlap with general management or administrative tasks. Cross-reference your offer letter's duties against the O*NET occupation profile for Operations Research Analysts or Industrial Production Managers to confirm the role is defined at the right specialization level.
Green Card Operations Management Trainee: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Operations Management Trainee roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most trainee roles qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. EB-2 sponsorship requires the position itself to list an advanced degree as a minimum requirement, not just preferred. If your employer structures the role as requiring a master's in supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations management, EB-2 may apply, but EB-3 is the more common filing category for trainee programs.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa requiring renewal and subject to annual lottery selection. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and has no annual lottery. EB-3 has no per-visa cap that affects most nationalities, though applicants from India and China face priority date backlogs. The PERM process also locks in your job title and duties at filing, which requires closer coordination with your employer than H-1B does.
What makes an Operations Management Trainee role approvable under PERM?
PERM approval depends on the employer demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role through a documented recruitment process. The job description must state a minimum education requirement, typically a bachelor's degree in a related field, and the offered duties must align with that requirement. Rotational trainee programs need to identify a specific permanent role before PERM is filed, since DOL evaluates the end-state position, not the rotation itself.
How can I find Operations Management Trainee jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Operations Management Trainee roles filtered by green card sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have successfully filed PERM and I-140 petitions for similar positions before. Targeting companies with prior sponsorship track records reduces the risk of starting a sponsorship conversation with an employer who has no experience navigating DOL labor certification requirements.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, once your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For Operations Management Trainee roles, USCIS looks at whether your new position falls in the same broad management or operations category as the sponsored role.