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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 a Security Operations Engineer
Target employers with active H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for Security Operations Engineers before are far more likely to do it again. Check DOL Labor Condition Application data to confirm a prospective employer has filed for this specific role category.
Emphasize SIEM and threat detection skills in your resume
Employers sponsoring OPT students want specialists, not generalists. Highlighting hands-on experience with tools like Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or CrowdStrike signals you bring specialized value that justifies the sponsorship investment.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early in conversations
Computer science and cybersecurity degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving employers three years total. Stating this upfront removes a common objection and shows you understand your own work authorization timeline.
Pursue security certifications that strengthen your specialty occupation case
Credentials like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH reinforce that your role requires specialized technical knowledge. This strengthens both your candidacy and the employer's eventual H-1B specialty occupation argument to USCIS.
Look beyond big tech for sponsorship opportunities
Managed security service providers, financial institutions, and healthcare systems hire Security Operations Engineers and routinely sponsor visas. These sectors often have longer hiring timelines but stronger retention, which benefits your long-term immigration path.
Communicate your OPT end date and H-1B cap deadlines clearly
H-1B registration opens in March each year, with October 1 start dates. If your OPT expires before then, cap-gap protection may apply. Knowing these dates and explaining them confidently builds employer trust.
Security Operations Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Security Operations Engineer roles almost always qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a directly related field. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is tied specifically to the role, and the technical depth of SOC work, including threat analysis and incident response, consistently supports that argument.
Can I work as a Security Operations Engineer on STEM OPT?
Yes. If your degree is in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related STEM field, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months of OPT. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, which most companies large enough to hire Security Operations Engineers already are. This gives you up to 36 months total to work and pursue H-1B sponsorship.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Security Operations Engineers on OPT?
Financial services firms, healthcare systems, defense contractors, and managed security service providers sponsor Security Operations Engineers regularly. These industries face strict compliance requirements that create sustained demand for dedicated SOC talent. You can browse Security Operations Engineer roles from sponsoring employers directly on Migrate Mate, which filters for positions open to OPT and visa sponsorship candidates.
What happens to my work authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition before my OPT expires?
If your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your F-1 status and work authorization through September 30 of that year. If your petition is selected and approved, your H-1B status begins October 1. You can continue working without interruption throughout this period as long as your employer filed before your OPT end date.
Do security clearance requirements affect OPT students applying for Security Operations Engineer roles?
Some Security Operations Engineer positions, particularly with government contractors, require a U.S. security clearance. F-1 OPT students are generally not eligible for clearances because clearances typically require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Focus your search on private sector roles at companies without clearance requirements. Most commercial security operations positions do not require clearances and are fully accessible to OPT candidates.