Assistant General Manager

MV Transportation•Lancaster, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking an Assistant General Manager to provide support, leadership and direction to assigned operating personnel to ensure delivery of the division business plan in a fast-paced transit business. This role is crucial for ensuring performance indicators meet or exceed client and corporate expectations, and that division goals and objectives are achieved.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
3-5 years of recent, relevant experience managing fixed-route
Certifications according to local contract as required
Knowledge of State and Federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures
Experience in development of runs, shift bids and run cuts
Strong organizational skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong communication skills including written and verbal
Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
Strong supervision skills with ability to lead others to success
Ability to develop solutions to challenge through planning and implementation
Ability to write and speak English

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures performance indicators meet or exceed client and corporate expectations.
Ensures division goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
Ensures subordinate staff are well trained and being successful.
Ensures all company policies and procedures are in place and being followed.
Ensures the company vision, values and culture are understood, communicated and promoted throughout operations.
Ensures liquidated damages are kept to a minimum and failures are corrected.
Develop and maintain a positive employee and labor relations.
Directly oversees operations department managers.
Trains and mentors a future successor for backfill.
Successfully manages the Operations Department annual budget.
Assumes responsibility of the General Manager during his/her absence.
Assists with daily operations, vehicle maintenance, and scheduling, and ensures adherence to safety standards and company policies.
Assisting with budgeting and cost control while helping to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure profitability and compliance with contracts.
Promotes a strong safety culture for both personnel and passengers, ensuring that all company safety standards are upheld.
Provides guidance to operations staff and assists the General Manager in long-term strategic initiatives.
Maintains positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and customers.