Description

Krise Transportation is seeking a talented operations leader to join our growing team in the Pittsburgh Market Area. We are looking for an Area Operations Manager to support our Heroes - drivers, monitors, mechanics and operations staff who work tirelessly to support our communities and get children to school safely, on-time and ready to learn!

The Area Operations Manager is a people leader responsible for the overall daily operations of multiple contracts and transportation facilities/operations, typically within a local market area. In this role, the Area Manager has responsibility and accountability for meeting Company expectations for recruitment, employee engagement and retention, talent development, operational safety and efficiency, customer satisfaction and financial performance.

The Area Manager coordinates and oversees all functions of assigned facilities and contracts including maintenance, dispatching, training, administrative, routing if applicable, internal, and external communications. The Area Manager must actively manage up and out with clear, accurate and timely communication to the Regional Operations Manager, Company President, corporate office staff, customer and community contacts.

A successful Area Manager is assertive and drives operational success by actively engaging and including employees at all levels, by being intrusive and monitoring the business, by taking action to remove roadblocks faced by terminal employees and by being curious to explore new and innovative ways of conducting business. A successful Area Manager is “all in” and committed to doing whatever is necessary in the service of employees, the safety of student passengers and the satisfaction of our customers. A successful Area Manager thinks and acts like a business owner with a long-term vision and relentless pursuit of continuous improvement.

If you love serving children and your community and have a focus on supporting and developing your people for success, then Krise Transportation is the place for you!

We offer a competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program and a strong benefits package that includes:

• Company medical, dental and vision plans - with Day 1 eligibility for you and your family
• Company paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k plan with company Safe Harbor match after 90 days employment. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.

• Ten or more years of experience in Student Transportation operations. Prefer 2-3 years in a staff safety/training, shop or dispatch role. Previous non-student transportation leadership experience may substitute for up to two years of overall experience.

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License with P, S and air brake endorsements and pass a school bus driver physical within 6 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to develop detailed operational plans
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to organize, lead, and motivate all employees involved in operations
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a constantly changing and sometimes chaotic environment and consistently meet tight timelines
• Must be proficient with standard office-based computer systems and software including MS Office suite
• Must have prior knowledge of general transportation, student management and employment related state and federal regulations (i.e.- PUC, DOT, EPA, OSHA, DOL) that apply to the Companys business.
• Must be able to conduct oneself in a respectful, professional manner, even during stressful situations
• Ability to observe, and coach employee and driver behavior and skills and know when it is appropriate to use discipline.
• Must be highly motivated to succeed and deliver on contract and operational requirements.
• Must treat all employees fairly and equally and with dignity and respect.
• Must have active listening and problem-solving skills and drive high levels of employee engagement and satisfaction within the region.