Assistant Operations Manager

Krise Transportation; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Krise Transportation in Monroeville, PA is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager who will partner with local and regional leadership to support daily transportation operations. This role leads employee engagement, safety, customer service, staffing, and operational execution while preparing high-potential leaders for future Operations Manager opportunities.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, coordinate dispatch, routing, maintenance, and collaborative initiatives with school district

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in transportation or related service industry.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through change in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for developing people and improving operations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily management of transportation operations.
• Assist with employee supervision, coaching, and development.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and customer service.
• Partner with recruiting and onboarding teams to support staffing initiatives.
• Help coordinate dispatch, routing, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Build relationships with school district partners and community stakeholders.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with implementation of new initiatives, acquisitions, and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Change management

People development

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Monroeville - Monroeville, PA 15146
Position Type: Full Time

Position Summary

Krise Transportation is seeking motivated operational leaders interested in growing their careers within transportation.

The Assistant Operations Manager partners with local and regional leadership to support the daily operation of one or more transportation locations. This role provides leadership across employee engagement, safety, customer service, staffing, and operational execution while preparing high-potential leaders for future Operations Manager opportunities.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking for the next step in their leadership career.

What You'll Do

• Support the daily management of transportation operations.
• Assist with employee supervision, coaching, and development.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and customer service.
• Partner with recruiting and onboarding teams to support staffing initiatives.
• Help coordinate dispatch, routing, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Build positive relationships with school district partners and community stakeholders.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with implementation of new initiatives, acquisitions, and business growth.
• Serve as a leader during peak operational periods and provide operational support where needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Leadership experience in transportation, logistics, operations, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, or another service-based industry.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead through change and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for developing people and improving operational performance.
• Commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Qualifications