General Manager

MV Transportation, Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation, Inc. is seeking a General Manager to provide leadership and direction to the assigned operating location, ensuring delivery of annual business plans and compliant daily operations of the transportation contract.

You will manage customer relations, staff development, fleet maintenance, safety and regulatory compliance (DOT/FTA), and budget planning, while collaborating with unions and support teams to meet financial and service goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of operation management experience.
• Four-year degree in a related field required.
• Experience managing bus operations or multimodal systems.
• Experience with labor relations and unionized staff desirable.
• Familiarity with transit regulations (FTA/State) and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to meet financial, safety, and service goals.
• Manage customer relations and staff development.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and fleet availability.
• Monitor safety, scheduling, and compliance with DOT/FTA.
• Prepare and manage annual location budget and support contract renewals.
• Collaborate with unions and support teams to implement improvements.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MV Transportation is seeking a General Manager for proposed business who will provide support, leadership, and direction to the assigned operating location to ensure delivery of annual business plans. He/she will control the daily operation of our transportation contract, in compliance with the policies of the contracting agency and in conformance with company procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Effectively manage customer relations through both direct contact and outreach programs.
• Identify, select, train, and mentor location staff.
• Effectively and frequently communicate with location staff and support team members.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance plan and ensure fleet availability to meet service requirements.
• Oversee safety and training programs, plans and processes to ensure compliance withcompany, contract and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain client contact routinely to meet or exceed expectations.
• Conduct periodic departmental audits.
• Daily, weekly and monthly review of key operational metrics.
• Ensure that all location financial metrics are managed continuously, exceptions are reported, and action plans are developed to ensure the location meets its financial, safety, and operational expectations.
• Implement, promote and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Interact with bridges committee to effectuate positive changes to policies, procedures and programs.
• Participate in location(s) labor and employee relations activities.
• Provide insight and information to support location(s) contract renewals.
• Create and present location(s) annual budget.

Talent Requirements

• Shall have a minimum of five years’ experience managing an operation of similar size and scope.
• Possession of a four-year or advanced college degree in a related major is required.
• Industry certifications are highly desirable.
• Must have a demonstrated history in managing bus operations or multimodal systems with oversight of fleet, maintenance, scheduling, and customer service operations is essential.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with unionized staff and manage labor relations is desirable.
• Must excel at written and verbal communications, have strong analytical skills, and the ability to develop solutions to operational challenges through planning and implementation.
• Must have familiarity with State and FTA regulations for transit operations is essential.
• Must have a full understanding of dispatch, scheduling, driver recruitment, and safety DOT and FTA compliance.
• MS Office, strong analytical skills, and high degree of multi-tasking skills.
• Additional duties/responsibilities based upon individual contract requirements.

Starting salary range: $153,000 - $177,000

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