Operations Manager
Compensation : $80k - $90k Salary
Knowledge and Experience :
- A minimum of four (4) years' management experience in a Fixed Route / Paratransit route system with over 100 vehicles is required
- Experience with profit / loss responsibility and accountability for safety and performance
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in transportation and / or logistics
- Evidence of experience and accountability for emergency planning, incidence response, and safety management in a Fixed Route / Paratransit route environment
- Union and contract negotiation experience
- Call center experience
- Dispatch experience
- Putting together bids for drivers and attendants in a union location
- Previous driving experience preferred in the fixed and / or paratransit industry
- Must be customer-focused with the ability to inspire your team with commitment and enthusiasm
- Have the ability to identify and solve problems in a structured and analytical way
Key Accountabilities :
Strategy & GovernanceAbility to quickly become an expert in the operating contract, collective bargaining agreement, and P&L. Intimate understanding of how operational ratios / performance indicators translate into safety excellence, financial performance, contract compliance, and customer satisfaction.Work well as part of a teamSupervises day-to-day operations and administrative activities; providing liaison between client and company and facilitates problem solving between departments.Ensure safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees.Coordinates routinely with the Maintenance and Safety Managers ensuring facilities and buses are maintained to KTA safety and environmental standardsEnsures positive employee / labor relations, fosters employee engagement / recognition, administer department discipline, and resolves employee grievances.Coordinates the scheduling for both operators, bus attendants, and supervisors in the operations department.Understands, interprets, and applies related laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, and labor / management agreements.Strategic Planning and MobilizationManages the operations department commence passenger services safely, on time, on budget, and meeting the required contractual milestonesAssist with developing the annual business plan within the wider KTA plan, including a look back at the bid and looking forward, taking into account what has changedReport monthly to the relevant Manager on the department overall performance, encompassing all KeoLife pillars.SafetyBe accountable for the department's organizational safety performanceEnsure all relevant statutory and regulatory safety policies are applied and adhered toEnsure Safety governance is in place, continuously bringing safety performance and adherence to processes to the forefront.Contribute to the safety culture through displaying exemplary safety-oriented behaviorsOperational PerformanceAccountable for the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of the passenger delivery service, as specified by the General Manager and / or clientResponsible for monitoring and continuous improvement of the operations departmentMonitor, report, and actively improve the operational performance of the organization, such as OTP, service delivery, revenue hours / mileages deliveryWork in collaboration with our client and our communities to plan and deliver special event servicesCustomer SatisfactionAccountable for the department's overall customer experienceImplement, monitor, and maintain customer centric processes (passenger information, passenger experience, and passenger feedback as a minimum), bringing Keolis' best practices in the organization and ensuring continuous improvement in every customer experienceLead a customer-oriented culture where all staff 'think like a passenger'Assure the investigation, response, and procedure improvements occur as they relate to customer commentsEmployee EngagementSet the tone of leadership throughout the department through implementation of the Keolis management principlesLead an engaging culture where each individual is able to work to their full potential in the aligned delivery of the business objectivesBuild the talent pool to ensure future capability to deliver the organizational business planLead the Union relationship :Understand and monitor compliance to the CBAManage union relationships to be productive and enable win-win outcomes.Drive an improvement in the employee experience enabling improvements in all employee-related KPIs including : employee turnover, unplanned absenteeism, driver headcountDrive employee survey participation and deliver local action plans to continually improve employee experience and engagementEconomic PerformanceDeliver financial requirements for account payable, client billing, payroll of all drivers, bus attendants, and operations team, monthly analysis and reporting in a timely and accurate manner, and in accordance with policy and process.Monitor and manage costs of the organization to ensure delivery against the authorized budget.Drive financial improvement across key drivers of performance :Lead improvement in key revenue streams, such as liquidated damages and delivery of revenue hours / mileageDrive the critical link between labor performance and financial performance, ensuring a strong understanding and alignment of the operational decisions to our financial performance without compromising safety, operational performance, and employee engagementMonitor and drive improvement in organizational claims management, ensuring best value for money is achieved within the context of the organization's safety performanceClient Relationship and External RelationshipsAccountable for the quality of relationship with the clientIdentify opportunities to improve delivery against the contract within the shareholder expectations to develop win-win outcomes for operator and client in accordance with our value of 'we commit'Growth and Commercial DevelopmentRepresenting Keolis to local public transport agencies and private entities in order to build Keolis market reputationAdditional Statements :
Drug and alcohol screening : Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.Safety commitment : Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.Environmental commitment : Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.EEO statement : Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.Disclaimer and closing statement : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possibleVan Nuys, CA 91405, USA