Location Operations Manager — Safety & Growth

First Student, Inc.; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401k

PTO

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking a Location Manager to provide operational oversight, supervise staff, and manage financial performance.

This role requires leadership of budget variances, safety compliance, and route scheduling across our North American network. Candidates should have a 4-year degree and at least 3 years of management experience, with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances.
• Manages injury and collision claims.
• Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees.
• Ensures facilities and buses are maintained to safety and environmental standards.
• Sets accurate schedules for routes.
• Minimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates.
• Provides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance.
• Ensures purchases follow company processes and policies.
• Drives employee engagement and recognition.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Financial analysis

Strategic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

First Student, Inc. is seeking a Location Manager to provide operational oversight, supervise staff, and manage financial performance.

This role requires leadership of budget variances, safety compliance, and route scheduling across our North American network. Candidates should have a 4-year degree and at least 3 years of management experience, with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.