Operations Manager

Gobeacon; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alltown Bus Service, part of Beacon Mobility, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, driver tasks, and the broader operations team. The role oversees planning, policy implementation, and culture-building to boost productivity and efficiency.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in transportation management, 1 year of supervisory experience, and a high school diploma. This is an on-site position with a salary range of $80,000–$100,000 per year, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of transportation management experience.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and long-term planning to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals.
• Coordinate different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities.
• Assess and analyze departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
• Inspire and motivate employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives.
• Communicate with senior officials about shifting company priorities and projects.
• Identify potential problems and points of friction and work to find solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue.
• Identify opportunities to expand or shift course to take advantage of changes in the market.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Alltown Bus ServiceThe Operations Manager oversees our organizational processes and ensures daily tasks by the drivers and other members of the operations teams are met. Their main duties include managing daily operations, assisting with the hiring process of new employees, implementing policies and strategies to improve productivity and efficiency levels, and building an enjoyable company culture.

This role is on-site and compensation will range from $80,000-100,000 per year based on experience.

Responsibility Profile:

• Manage daily and long-term planning to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals.
• Coordinate different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities.
• Assess and analyze departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
• Inspire and motivate employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives.
• Communicate with senior officials about shifting company priorities and projects.
• Identify potential problems and points of friction and work to find solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue.
• Identify opportunities to expand or shift course to take advantage of changes in the market.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of transportation management experience.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• High school diploma.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Alltown Bus Service and DHT Transportation have been providing school transportation and specialized coach and charter services in Detroit and throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for over 27 years. Alltown operates a fleet of over 600 buses across six locations, three of which are located on Chicago’s north, west, and south sides.

The size and presence of Alltown and DHT in Detroit and across metro Chicago allows us to provide personal attention to our customers’ individual needs; our motto is “Service Is All We Have to Sell” and we take great pride in having earned the reputation of providing excellent customer service to all of our passengers and customers.