Operations Manager

Krise Transportation; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Krise Transportation is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Monroeville, PA to lead day‑to‑day operations with a focus on safety, service quality, and employee engagement.

You will partner with regional leadership, school districts, and support teams to drive excellence and growth in a rapidly expanding organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transportation/ logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing operations, transportation, logistics, or service environments.
• Ability to lead through change and foster employee engagement.
• Strong customer relationship and communication skills.
• Financial and operational business acumen.
• Safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily transportation operations to ensure safe, efficient service.
• Develop frontline leaders and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with school districts, customers, and community stakeholders.
• Partner with recruiting and training teams to maintain staffing levels that support operational success.
• Monitor operational performance, financial results, and KPIs while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
• Support change management initiatives, process improvements, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to support new business opportunities, acquisitions, and organizational growth.
• Promote employee development and succession planning across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Operations mgmt

Transportation

Logistics

Customer relations

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Monroeville - Monroeville, PA 15146

Operations Manager

Position Summary

As Krise Transportation continues to grow, we are seeking experienced operational leaders to join our team.

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to‑day operations while fostering a culture centered on safety, customer service, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. This leader partners with regional leadership, school districts, and corporate support teams to drive operational excellence and position the business for continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transportation, logistics, fleet, or operations leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a rapidly expanding organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily transportation operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable service.
• Develop and coach frontline leaders and employees while creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with school district partners, customers, and community stakeholders.
• Partner with recruiting and training teams to maintain staffing levels that support operational success.
• Monitor operational performance, financial results, and key performance indicators while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
• Support change management initiatives, process improvements, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to support new business opportunities, acquisitions, and organizational growth.
• Promote employee development and succession planning across the operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience managing operations, transportation, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or other service-based environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change while building employee engagement.
• Strong customer relationship and communication skills.
• Financial and operational business acumen.
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Join Krise Transportation?

As one of the fastest-growing student transportation providers in the country, we continue to invest in our people, technology, and operations. We offer opportunities to grow your career while helping shape the future of student transportation.

Successful candidates will have opportunities to:

• Lead growing operations
• Support acquisitions and new business expansions
• Partner with experienced regional leadership
• Develop future operational leaders
• Advance within a growing organization

Qualifications