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Operations Director roles on OPT require employers who can sponsor H-1B visa or provide cap-exempt work authorization, since your OPT window runs 12 months (up to 36 with STEM extension). These senior positions typically qualify as specialty occupations, and many large employers have established sponsorship pipelines for operations leadership.
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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 Operations Director
Target companies with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who have sponsored H-1B visa petitions for operations roles. A company with a track record of sponsoring directors is far more likely to sponsor you than one attempting it for the first time.
Apply early in your OPT window, not at the end
Operations Director hiring cycles are long. Starting your search with at least 12 months of OPT remaining gives employers realistic time to complete an H-1B filing before your authorization lapses, reducing their perceived sponsorship risk.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly in early conversations
Proactively tell hiring managers how much OPT time remains and whether you qualify for a STEM extension. Employers hesitate when timelines are unclear, so removing that uncertainty early keeps you moving through the process.
Emphasize operational results, not just responsibilities
Sponsorship decisions for senior roles come down to irreplaceability. Quantify cost reductions, efficiency gains, and team scale you have managed. Concrete outcomes make the business case for sponsorship significantly easier for internal HR and legal teams.
Prioritize large and mid-size employers over early-stage startups
Companies with dedicated HR and legal infrastructure sponsor far more reliably than startups. Firms with over 500 employees typically have established immigration counsel and standard sponsorship workflows, reducing delays and uncertainty for you.
Understand the specialty occupation standard before interviews
Operations Director roles must qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B sponsorship. Be prepared to explain how your position requires a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree, as this directly affects the employer's petition strategy.
Operations Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Operations Director role qualify for H-1B sponsorship on OPT?
Yes, most Operations Director positions qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as business administration, supply chain management, or industrial engineering. The key is that the role must require a degree in a particular discipline, not just any bachelor's degree. Employers with established sponsorship programs typically have immigration counsel who can assess the petition before making an offer.
How much OPT time do I realistically need to secure sponsorship as an Operations Director?
Plan for a minimum of 12 months. Senior leadership hiring cycles often take three to six months, and H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year in April for an October 1 start. If you miss the filing window, you need enough OPT time to wait for the next cycle. STEM OPT extension applicants have more flexibility, as the 24-month extension significantly extends your runway.
Where can I find Operations Director jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers. Rather than filtering through thousands of postings where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, which is especially useful for senior operations positions where visa conversations happen earlier in the hiring process.
Does my degree field affect whether an employer will sponsor me for an Operations Director role?
It does. USCIS requires that the position and your degree be in a directly related specialty. A degree in operations management, industrial engineering, supply chain, or business administration typically supports the petition well. A degree in an unrelated field can complicate the specialty occupation argument, even if you have years of relevant experience. Some employers address this through a combination of degree equivalency and experience documentation.
Can I start an Operations Director role on OPT and then have my employer sponsor me for a green card?
Yes, and this is a common pathway for senior operations professionals. Employers typically begin with H-1B sponsorship and later initiate a PERM labor certification and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa petition. The timeline from OPT to a green card approval can run five to ten years or more depending on your country of birth, so starting sponsorship conversations early in your employment is worthwhile.