Travel-Heavy Midwest Ops Leader: Safety & Growth

Transdev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Transdev seeks a Regional Director of Operations for the Midwest to provide strategic direction and operational oversight across multiple locations. This role requires extensive travel within the Midwest and residency there or willingness to relocate.

The position offers a competitive compensation package with bonus eligibility up to 20% and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the scale and complexity of the regional operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational leadership experience, preferably within public transportation, transit, logistics, fleet operations, or related industries.
• Proven experience managing multiple locations with diverse operational requirements.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and applicable federal/state regulations.
• Experience with employee and labor relations in union and non‑union environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety management expertise and ensure compliant operations across locations.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, including planning, performance, and issue resolution.
• Support recruitment, retention, and engagement to maintain employer‑of‑choice status.
• Resolve operational challenges through accountability, delegation, and timely decisions.
• Lead employee relations, motivate teams, and drive initiatives aligned to goals.
• Foster relationships with employees and support workforce planning, recruiting, and retention.
• Lead labor relations activities including arbitration and bargaining agreement administration.
• Conduct facility evaluations and recommend improvements as needed.
• Serve as a visible leader with clients, government agencies, and public officials.
• Maintain records related to regulatory compliance and internal reporting.
• Collaborate with regional teams to optimize performance across the Midwest.

Skills

Operational leadership

Multi-site management

Safety management

Employee relations

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transdev seeks a Regional Director of Operations for the Midwest to provide strategic direction and operational oversight across multiple locations. This role requires extensive travel within the Midwest and residency there or willingness to relocate.

The position offers a competitive compensation package with bonus eligibility up to 20% and comprehensive benefits, reflecting the scale and complexity of the regional operations.