Vice President of Operations

Transport LLC; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Mobility seeks an experienced Operations Director to lead and optimize daily transport operations across a network of leaders. You will drive strategic oversight, safety programs, and performance metrics to support the company’s growth in the transportation sector.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in transportation operations, 10+ years of management, and an MBA or equivalent. This on-site role requires collaboration with multiple departments to execute strategy and improve

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive management experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• College Degree in Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Advanced Degree (MBA, MA, MS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control operational requirements on behalf of the company.
• Manage all day-to-day operations by business unit through a network of other operational leaders.
• Provide operational strategy and oversight based on the company's strategic plan.
• Roll out new programs, promote operational safety, and ensure operational metrics are met.
• Host meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Promote communication of company initiatives throughout the operations management team for dissemination.
• Help coordinate retention strategies within the operations team and collaborate with other departments and department heads to execute strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Strategic planning

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's in Business

MBA

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

WE Transport LLC

Responsibility Profile :

• Direct and control operational requirements on behalf of the company.
• Manage all day-to-day operations by business unit through a network of other operational leaders.
• Provide operational strategy and oversight based on the company's s trategic plan.
• Roll out new programs, promote operational safety, and ensure operational metrics are met.
• Host meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Promote communication of company initiatives throughout the operations management team for dissemination.
• Help coordinate retention strategies within the operations team and collaborate with other departments and department heads to execute strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of progressive management experience.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• College Degree in Business Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Advanced Degree (MBA, MA, MS) preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation industry.

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.

We Transport / Towne Bus is a premier Long Island-based school bus company serving districts throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York City, Westchester County, and Bridgeport, Connecticut.

A major part of our company's repertoire includes special needs transportation and services for wheelchair-bound individuals.