Senior Operations Manager

Transdev North America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Transdev North America seeks an experienced Operations Leader to drive performance across regional sites and international areas. You will manage, develop, and improve KPIs, SLAs, and startup/shutdown activities while leading transformation initiatives for the AV organization.

Strong emphasis on process flows, problem solving, and bottom-up empowerment. The role requires 5+ years in management, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), and proven ability to deliver lean improvements in transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant management and leadership experience required.
• Experience in tech, start-up, and/or AV industry strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic federal and state employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Regional management of operational sites across multiple geographies.
• Lead transformation initiatives and develop performance improvement programs.
• Curate and present daily, weekly, and monthly business reports to client leaders.
• Develop and deploy lean metrics to demonstrate business value and productivity gains.
• Diagnose problems and redesign workflows to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Mentor teams and influence decision-making at various levels.
• Collaborate with HR on training and incentive programs for lean initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Leadership

Problem solving

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

GSuite

Job description

Competitive compensation package of minimum $120,000 - maximum $150,000

Overview

In this role, you will serve as an integral member of the Operations Team. You will support the Operations Management team and Senior Vice President by managing, developing, and improving activities associated with overall operational performance in Transdev Alternative Services. This includes KPIs, SLAs, strategic account management, and startups/shutdowns of locations. In addition, this individual is responsible for any activity associated with improving operational performance, optimization, and operating procedure updates. Lead transformation initiatives of the AV organization, utilizing performance improvement concepts and development tools, providing inception-to-measurement of structure, education, and processes. This role is responsible for comprehending ideal process flows, identifying, recommending and leading the problem-solving initiatives for improving, strengthening and sustaining the operations division.

Transdev Is Proud To Offer

Competitive compensation package of minimum $120,000 - maximum $150,000

Benefits Include

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 6 days
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

The above listed benefits are the Corporate office policy. Benefits vary by location.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Management of Operational sites to include International areas and multiple geographies/locations.
• Directs Leadership and management in developing a culture where safety, inclusion, and ongoing employee interaction are valued and evident in all activities.
• Curate and present daily, weekly, and monthly business reports and present them to client leaders and executives within Transdev.
• Lead role implementing programs for the Operations division of Transdev's North America
• Develop and deploy essential process improvement techniques and tools, manage performance improvement process in a direct role
• Develop and deploy needed metrics to coordinate with existing operational performance KPIs by inserting lean metrics to demonstrate the business value and measure total productivity gains, including reducing absenteeism, turnover, and extended benefits
• Ability to diagnose problems and develop streamlined process flows to eliminate waste and ensure efficiencies
• Mentor peers and influence operational teams to think differently, ensuring a bottom-up approach to decision-making and empowerment at correct levels
• Participate in client and prospective client meetings to illustrate and differentiate Transdev from its competition
• In collaboration with Human Resources, be the Subject Matter Expert on associated training and incentive programs to support lean initiatives
• Other duties as required

Required Education And Experience

• Must be 21 years old;
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation, and or related field preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant management and leadership experience required.
• Experience in tech, start-up, and/or AV industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong background in transportation and/or logistics is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic federal and state employment laws.
• Basic working knowledge of laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to motor vehicle operations.

Required Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have good attention to detail and be able to quickly and concisely describe their thoughts;
• Capable of responding quickly and simultaneously to multiple scenarios;
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with clients, employees, and support departments.
• Remain flexible and agile for changing business needs and/or projects;
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization;
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or GSuite programs and the ability to manage and manipulate data in spreadsheets;
• Ability to resolve complex operational problems;
• Strong logic and analytical skills;
• Must have a strong ability to adapt well to rapidly changing environments with ambiguous direction, and dynamic strategies;
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate good judgment, in fast-paced, high stress environments;
• Build and execute productivity plans through forecast reviews, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Leaders to load balance;
• Must be on call and responsive for 24/7 operations.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of hands, fingers, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; Frequent standing, walking, sitting.
• Must use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to inclement weather high-risk operating environments such as highways etc., and dense urban environments.
• Most work is accomplished indoors
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen
• Travel 50% of the time.
• Occasional standing, walking, and long periods of sitting, Use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear

Pre-Employment Requirements

• All Transdev employees must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Safety Sensitive Positions will also be subject to a physical screening
• Transdev maintains a Drug Free Workplace and may require participation in a random drug screening program.
• Transdev reserves the right to perform ongoing background checks for all employees except in states where this is prohibited by state law. Transdev will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
• If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time as required by the USCIS.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us. [e-mail]

Drug-free Workplace

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev - the mobility company - empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

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Job Category

Autonomous Vehicles

Job Type

Full Time

Req ID

8786

Pay Group

CAW

Cost Center

567

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