Operations Manager

MV Transportation; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation is seeking an Operations Manager for its California operations to provide leadership and direction at the assigned location, ensuring delivery of annual business plans. The role focuses on on-time performance, driver availability, and customer relations while maintaining compliance with contracts and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years in a similar operations role, a four-year degree (preferred), and CDL Class A with passenger endorsement is

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar operations role.
• Four-year college degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with fixed-route, commuter, or multi-modal operations.
• CDL Class A with passenger endorsement desirable; industry certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-time performance and driver availability.
• Manage call center functions and customer relations.
• Identify, train, and mentor location staff.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with location staff and support teams.
• Review key operational metrics daily, weekly, and monthly.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CDL Class A with passenger endorsement desirable

Industry Certifications desirable

Tools

Scheduling software

Operations management systems

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking an Operations Manager for proposed business to 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. The Operations Manager is primarily responsible for, but not limited to:

• Effectively manage on-time performance and driver availability.
• Effectively manage all call center functions.
• 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.
• Assist in overseeing safety and training programs, plans and processes to ensure compliance with company, contract and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining the safety culture of the division.
• Maintain client contact routinely to meet or exceed expectations.
• Assist with conducting periodic departmental audits.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly review of key operational metrics.
• Implement, promote, and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Participate in location labor and employee relations activities.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• Shall have a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position in an operation of equivalent size and scope.
• Possession of a four-year or advanced college degree in a related major is preferred.
• Must have demonstrated experience in fixed-route, commuter, or multi-modal operations.
• Possession of Industry Certifications is highly desirable.
• A thorough understanding of regulatory compliance requirements is essential.
• Possession of a CDL Class A license with passenger endorsement is desirable.
• Prior experience as a CDL driver or dispatcher is preferred.
• The ideal candidate would have experience in scheduling and personnel management and training.
• Must be able to work independently and have strong written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge of the contractual obligations is a must to perform this job correctly.
• Knowledge of company policy assures that the field operator is using consistent measures to assess a drivers’ activity.
• Experience managing fast paced environment.

Starting salary range: $87,000 - $101,000

MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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