Operations Supervisor

Zūm; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Holidays

Wellness

Vacation

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions provider in Yonkers, NY is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead daily operations. In this role, you will oversee scheduling, staffing, and route assignments, ensuring operational excellence while empowering your team to succeed. Candidates should have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in fast-paced environments. The targeted salary range is $90,000 - $105,000 per year with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing operations in a fast-paced environment.
• 2+ years supervisory experience managing teams of 25+ employees.
• Demonstrated record of developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transportation operations including scheduling and staffing.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Directly supervise and coach staff while building a culture of accountability.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Operational management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Business Management, or Operations Management

Tools

Transportation management systems

Microsoft applications

G Suite applications

Job description

About The Role

We're seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to support daily transportation operations at our Yonker, NY location. Reporting directly to the Location Manager, you'll oversee front‑line supervisory teams, ensure operational excellence, and drive performance across all key operational areas. This role is critical to maintaining service quality, team development, and customer satisfaction while supporting the location's strategic goals and growth initiatives.

What Makes You Successful In This Role

You're a hands‑on leader who thrives in the controlled chaos of daily operations. You know how to balance competing priorities without losing sight of safety, service quality, and team morale. You're a problem‑solver who takes ownership and finds solutions rather than excuses. You build trust with your team through consistency, fairness, and genuine investment in their success. You're comfortable working in the field, coaching a supervisor through a tough conversation, troubleshooting a route issue, or jumping in to support operations when needed. You communicate clearly up, down, and across the organization, keeping everyone informed and aligned. You understand that operational excellence comes from empowering your team rather than micromanaging them, and you take pride in seeing your people grow and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day transportation operations, including scheduling, staffing, route assignments, and field trip/charter coordination
• Monitor and analyze operational KPIs using Zum's IT infrastructure, implementing corrective actions to exceed performance targets
• Partner with the Location Manager to maintain operational readiness, respond to real‑time challenges, and ensure facilities are organized, safe, and efficiently operated
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure fleet readiness and regulatory compliance while supporting budget management through monitoring of labor costs and operational expenses

• Directly supervise and coach the staff, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development
• Collaborate with HR, Recruiting, and Safety teams to execute hiring plans, maintain adequate staffing levels, and investigate and resolve employee concerns
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement by conducting regular one‑on‑ones, performance reviews, and development planning with direct reports
• Identify and develop high‑potential team members for advancement opportunities

• Champion a behavioral safety culture that prioritizes the well‑being of employees, students, and the community while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, DOT regulations, company policies, and customer contract requirements
• Review incident reports, oversee accident/incident reporting procedures, and maintain accurate documentation
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring service expectations are consistently met or exceeded
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries, service issues, and operational concerns with professionalism and urgency while acting as an escalation point for problem resolution

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience maintaining client relationships and managing accounts in an operational setting
• 2+ years of supervisory or people‑leadership experience managing teams of 25+ employees in fast‑paced, time‑sensitive operational settings (e.g., transportation, field services, logistics, hospitality, or similar industries)
• 2+ years of experience managing day‑to‑day operations in complex, time‑sensitive environments such as transportation, field services, logistics, hospitality, or similar industries

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Business Management, Operations Management, or related field, or 4+ years of equivalent professional experience in operations leadership
• Experience in a unionized environment and familiarity with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
• Experience in K‑12 transportation or working with school district customers

Proficiency with transportation management systems, fleet management software, or operational IT platforms, and Microsoft or G Suite applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.)

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage concurrent priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated track record of developing direct reports and building high‑performing supervisory teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Benefits

The targeted base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $105,000 per year. Actual salary may be above or below this range based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. In addition, this position may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity, or commissions. If you are a full‑time salaried or hourly worker, we offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Holidays, Wellness, Vacation, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Zūm Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.