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We are immediately hiring a Supply Chain Ops Manager in Arlington, TX, for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.
- Pay Type: Salaried Exempt / Paid Bi-Monthly
- Target Salary: $70,000 - $74,000/year
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm, plus Saturdays as scheduled.
- Flexibility needed to work Saturdays as necessary to meet business needs, operation runs 6 days per week.
- Supply Chain/Logistics management experience preferred
- Automotive manufacturing materials management experience is preferred
- Experience managing, coaching, and developing employees is preferred.
When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.
Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
- 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
- Discounted employee stock purchase options
- Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
- All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
- Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave
Apply Here With Ryder Today
We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire every day!
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Summary
Position does not manage WHSE or Driver team members.
The Supply Chain Operations Manager is responsible for the operational function(s) of assigned work group(s) in a Supply Chain Logistics operation. This position provides direct supervision of Supply Chain Ops Supervisors, SNE and other hourly employees. This role ensures compliance with company and location policies, procedures and work instructions in order to provide a safe and productive work environment, optimum customer service and accurate records. Position may directly interface with customer contact, processes, systems, routines, etc.
May interact with carriers and/or customer depending on the complexity and scope of the organization.
All work is subject to review by the location hierarchy and Ryder Corporate Process Owners such as Finance, Human Resources, Safety, etc. Error could result in customer dissatisfaction, loss of profit, safety or security incidents.
Essential Functions
- Communicate daily/shift goal of facility and group(s). Devise, communicate and implement plans to obtain operational goals. Work with and motivate employees to ensure goal achievement. Provide progress or constraint updates to management and implement corrective measures as needed.
- Provide leadership for Supply Chain Ops Supervisors, SNE and hourly employees through in depth training and continuous review of employee understanding of policies, procedures and processes. Create a productive work environment through effective communication, coaching, motivating and leading by example.
- Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) which includes, but is not limited to implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity, customer facing meetings, location approval processes, exposure to other locations, and results.
- Hire, train and supervise exempts and/or hourly employees in the assigned work group(s).
- Support and aid in the development of system and process training for employees in the work group(s). Perform administrative functions to include tracking of time, attendance and performance feedback.
- Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes.
- Assign employees to individual tasks and ensure required tools are available.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with employees, peers and management.
- Strong organizational, follow-up and computer skills required.
- Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, analytical, problem solving and sound decision making 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 member of a team.
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE) depending on position intermediate required.
- OSHA required intermediate required.
- DOT and Hazmat knowledge based on the account intermediate preferred.
- Intermediate computer skills intermediate required.
- Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred.
Qualifications
- H.S. diploma/GED required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred logistics, supply chain, or related field.
- Two (2) years or more in logistics, warehouse or industry related field required.
- Two (2) years or more Previous supervisory experience required.
- Three (3) years or more problem solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred.
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE) depending on position intermediate required.
- OSHA required intermediate required.
- DOT and Hazmat knowledge based on the account intermediate preferred.
- Intermediate computer skills intermediate required.
- Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred.
Travel: 1-10%
Job Category: Supply Chain
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.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
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: $70,000
- Maximum Pay Range: $74,000
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
We are immediately hiring a Supply Chain Ops Manager in Arlington, TX, for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.
- Pay Type: Salaried Exempt / Paid Bi-Monthly
- Target Salary: $70,000 - $74,000/year
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm, plus Saturdays as scheduled.
- Flexibility needed to work Saturdays as necessary to meet business needs, operation runs 6 days per week.
- Supply Chain/Logistics management experience preferred
- Automotive manufacturing materials management experience is preferred
- Experience managing, coaching, and developing employees is preferred.
When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.
Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
- 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
- Discounted employee stock purchase options
- Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
- All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
- Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave
Apply Here With Ryder Today
We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire every day!
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Summary
Position does not manage WHSE or Driver team members.
The Supply Chain Operations Manager is responsible for the operational function(s) of assigned work group(s) in a Supply Chain Logistics operation. This position provides direct supervision of Supply Chain Ops Supervisors, SNE and other hourly employees. This role ensures compliance with company and location policies, procedures and work instructions in order to provide a safe and productive work environment, optimum customer service and accurate records. Position may directly interface with customer contact, processes, systems, routines, etc.
May interact with carriers and/or customer depending on the complexity and scope of the organization.
All work is subject to review by the location hierarchy and Ryder Corporate Process Owners such as Finance, Human Resources, Safety, etc. Error could result in customer dissatisfaction, loss of profit, safety or security incidents.
Essential Functions
- Communicate daily/shift goal of facility and group(s). Devise, communicate and implement plans to obtain operational goals. Work with and motivate employees to ensure goal achievement. Provide progress or constraint updates to management and implement corrective measures as needed.
- Provide leadership for Supply Chain Ops Supervisors, SNE and hourly employees through in depth training and continuous review of employee understanding of policies, procedures and processes. Create a productive work environment through effective communication, coaching, motivating and leading by example.
- Identify and/or solve operational issues with the account(s) which includes, but is not limited to implementing continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity, customer facing meetings, location approval processes, exposure to other locations, and results.
- Hire, train and supervise exempts and/or hourly employees in the assigned work group(s).
- Support and aid in the development of system and process training for employees in the work group(s). Perform administrative functions to include tracking of time, attendance and performance feedback.
- Instruct and enforce location safety management plans, training and processes.
- Assign employees to individual tasks and ensure required tools are available.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with employees, peers and management.
- Strong organizational, follow-up and computer skills required.
- Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, analytical, problem solving and sound decision making 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 member of a team.
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE) depending on position intermediate required.
- OSHA required intermediate required.
- DOT and Hazmat knowledge based on the account intermediate preferred.
- Intermediate computer skills intermediate required.
- Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred.
Qualifications
- H.S. diploma/GED required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred logistics, supply chain, or related field.
- Two (2) years or more in logistics, warehouse or industry related field required.
- Two (2) years or more Previous supervisory experience required.
- Three (3) years or more problem solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems preferred.
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) intermediate preferred.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE) depending on position intermediate required.
- OSHA required intermediate required.
- DOT and Hazmat knowledge based on the account intermediate preferred.
- Intermediate computer skills intermediate required.
- Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools beginner preferred.
Travel: 1-10%
Job Category: Supply Chain
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.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
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: $70,000
- Maximum Pay Range: $74,000
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 OPT Sponsorship as an Assistant Operations Manager
Target companies with active H-1B histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before are far more likely to do it again. Search OPT roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented sponsorship track records so you're not guessing about their willingness.
Frame your degree as a specialty occupation match
Operations management roles require a specific degree field to qualify as a specialty occupation. Lead with your business, engineering, or supply chain degree in your resume and cover letter to make the H-1B eligibility case obvious for hiring managers.
Start the conversation about sponsorship early
Raising sponsorship late in the process wastes everyone's time. Mention your OPT authorization and your H-1B eligibility timeline in your first recruiter screen so only interested employers move you forward.
Apply with enough runway on your OPT
H-1B petitions must be filed before your OPT expires. Apply to Assistant Operations Manager roles at least six months before your authorization ends so employers have time to initiate sponsorship without pressure.
Highlight quantifiable operational impact
Sponsoring employers want evidence you'll perform. Use concrete numbers on your resume, reduced costs by a percentage, improved throughput, cut cycle times, to demonstrate the specialized value that justifies the H-1B filing investment.
Clarify your STEM OPT extension eligibility upfront
If your degree is in a STEM field like industrial or systems engineering, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension. Communicating this gives employers an additional two years before H-1B sponsorship becomes urgent, which meaningfully increases your appeal.
Assistant Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Assistant Operations Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Assistant Operations Manager roles are generally considered specialty occupations that require a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such as business administration, supply chain management, or industrial engineering. As long as your OPT authorization is active and the role aligns with your degree, you're eligible to work in this position.
Do Assistant Operations Manager jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large employers in manufacturing, logistics, retail, and technology. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards when the employer can demonstrate a degree requirement. Companies with existing immigration infrastructure are the most reliable path. Migrate Mate filters for employers with sponsorship histories so you can focus your applications effectively.
How does a STEM OPT extension affect my job search for this role?
If your degree is in a STEM field, you can apply for a 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization. For employers, that extra runway reduces urgency around H-1B sponsorship and often makes them more willing to hire. Business degrees alone do not qualify for the STEM extension.
Does my degree field need to match the Assistant Operations Manager role?
Yes. OPT authorization requires that your employment be directly related to your major field of study. An Assistant Operations Manager role will typically align with degrees in business administration, operations management, supply chain, or industrial engineering. If your degree is in an unrelated field, the role may not satisfy OPT requirements and could affect your status.
What should I look for in an employer to maximize my chances of sponsorship?
Look for employers who have filed H-1B petitions before, have an in-house HR or legal team familiar with immigration, and operate in industries like logistics, manufacturing, or tech where OPT hiring is common. Company size matters too since larger organizations typically have the resources and established processes to sponsor international employees without friction.