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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 in Business Operations Leader
Target companies with active H-1B sponsorship history
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before understand the process and are far more likely to do it again. Operations roles at mid-size to large companies in tech, logistics, and consulting tend to have the strongest sponsorship track records.
Frame your OPT timeline upfront in applications
Be transparent about your authorization window early. Employers filling senior operations roles plan 6 to 12 months ahead, so a clear timeline helps them assess whether sponsorship aligns with their hiring and budgeting cycles before investing in interviews.
Emphasize cross-functional impact in your resume
Business Operations Leaders are hired to reduce friction across teams. Quantify results: cost savings, process cycle time reductions, headcount productivity gains. Concrete outcomes make the sponsorship conversation easier by demonstrating clear return on the investment.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Many business operations roles qualify for the 24-month STEM extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field like management information systems or industrial engineering. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles requiring longer timelines.
Negotiate sponsorship into your offer discussion, not after
Raise H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you sign. Ask directly whether the company sponsors and whether legal fees are covered. Operations-focused companies that plan long-term typically have a standard answer and immigration counsel already in place.
Build internal credibility before the H-1B lottery deadline
H-1B registrations open in March for an October 1 start. If you join a company in the fall or winter, you have months to demonstrate operational value before your employer must commit. Strong internal advocates significantly improve sponsorship approval decisions.
Business Operations Leader OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Operations Leader roles typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated in a STEM-designated field such as management information systems, industrial engineering, or operations research, you likely qualify for the 24-month extension. Business administration degrees without a STEM CIP code do not qualify. Confirm your eligibility with your Designated School Official before factoring the extension into your job search timeline.
How do I find Business Operations Leader jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting time on roles that won't support your authorization. Beyond the platform, prioritize companies with consistent H-1B filing histories in operations and strategy functions, as these employers have established immigration processes and are more likely to commit to long-term sponsorship.
Can I start a Business Operations Leader role while my OPT EAD application is still pending?
No. You cannot begin working until your EAD card is physically in hand and the start date printed on it has arrived. Apply for OPT as early as 90 days before your program end date to minimize the gap. If your EAD is delayed, you cannot legally work even if the employer is ready to onboard you.
What happens to my OPT status if I am laid off from a Business Operations Leader role?
F-1 OPT students have a 90-day unemployment allowance across the entire OPT period, not per job. STEM OPT students get an additional 60 days if laid off during the extension, for 150 days total. You must report the job loss to your DSO promptly and begin an active job search immediately to stay within compliance and protect your legal status.
Are Business Operations Leader roles at startups realistic for OPT sponsorship?
Early-stage startups are higher risk for OPT students because H-1B sponsorship requires financial stability and legal infrastructure that many seed or Series A companies lack. Series B and later companies with established HR functions are more viable. If a startup is serious about sponsoring, ask whether they have retained immigration counsel and whether they have sponsored before. A vague answer is a signal to weigh carefully.