Operations Manager

MV Transportation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation is looking for an Operations Manager in Los Angeles, California. The successful candidate will provide effective support and leadership, ensuring that daily operations conform to company policies and contractual obligations. You will manage on-time performance, oversee customer relations, and train staff.

With 1-3 years of management experience in transportation, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong communication skills. Starting salary range is $69,000 - $77,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of management experience in transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of company policies and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-time performance and driver availability.
• Oversee call center functions and customer relations.
• Train and mentor location staff.

Skills

Management in transportation

Scheduling

Personnel management

Training

Trapeze experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of contractual obligations

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking an Operations Manager who will provide support, leadership and direction to an 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.
• Contributes to maintain 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.
• Participates in location labor and employee relations activities.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• Must have one (1) to three (3) years of management in transportation.
• The ideal candidate would have experience in scheduling, 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 driver’s activity.
• Trapeze experience preferred.
• Experience managing fast paced environment.

Starting salary range: $69,000 - $77,000

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