Senior Transportation Operations Leader

MV Transportation, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation, Inc. seeks a General Manager to lead the assigned operating location, delivering key annual business plans and ensuring compliant, efficient daily operations of the transportation contract.

You will direct staff, manage finances, and drive service excellence. The role requires extensive operations management experience in a transit environment, strong leadership, and knowledge of scheduling and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent business management experience.
• Management experience required.
• Minimum of five years of comprehensive experience in operations management and seven years of management or supervisory experience in a transit environment with knowledge of Trapeze scheduling software.
• Labor/union negotiations/expenses expertise.
• Must have a full understanding of dispatch, scheduling, driver recruitment, and safety DOT and FTA compliance.
• MS Office, strong analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and high degree of multi-tasking skills.
• Additional duties/responsibilities based upon contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage customer relations through both direct contact and outreach programs.
• Identify, select, train, and mentor location staff.
• Effectively and frequently communicate with location staff and support team members.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance plan and ensure fleet availability to meet service requirements.
• Oversee safety and training programs, plans and processes to ensure compliance with company, contract and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain client contact routinely to meet or exceed expectations.
• Conduct periodic departmental audits.
• Daily, weekly and monthly review of key operational metrics.
• Ensure that all location financial metrics are managed continuously, exceptions are reported, and action plans are developed to ensure the location meets its financial, safety, and operational expectations.
• Implement, promote and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Participate in location(s) labor and employee relations activities.
• Provide insight and information to support location(s) contract renewals.
• Create and present location(s) annual budget.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

College degree or equivalent business mgmt experience

Tools

Trapeze scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

MV Transportation, Inc. seeks a General Manager to lead the assigned operating location, delivering key annual business plans and ensuring compliant, efficient daily operations of the transportation contract.

You will direct staff, manage finances, and drive service excellence. The role requires extensive operations management experience in a transit environment, strong leadership, and knowledge of scheduling and safety compliance.