Operations Manager

Union Depot; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Depot in Louisville, KY is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day shuttle operations supporting airport and airside activities. The role requires leadership of a large-scale corporate shuttle program, tracking performance, costs, and safety in a high-volume setting.

You will manage the contracted provider, coordinate service for up to 20,000 employees across shifts and peak seasons, and ensure timely, compliant operations in coordination with airport

Qualifications

• Experience in transit or large-scale bus operations.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and labor requirements.
• Safety leadership in a high-volume airport environment.
• Strong logistics planning and time-sensitive scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day shuttle operations and performance.
• Manage contracted shuttle provider and transportation costs.
• Coordinate service for up to 20,000 employees during shifts and peak periods.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and on-time performance.

Skills

Transit operations

Fleet management

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Logistics planning

Job description

The Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, performance, safety, and compliance of a large-scale corporate shuttle transportation program supporting airport and airside operations.

This position will manage contracted shuttle service provider, oversee transportation performance and operational costs, and coordinate continuous bus service supporting up to 20,000 employees during daily shift changes and peak-season operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in transit, fleet, transportation, or large-scale bus operations, along with the ability to manage vendor relationships, labor requirements, safety compliance, and time-sensitive transportation logistics in a high-volume airport environment.

Salary - $70,000 annually