Assistant General Manager

MV Transportation•Lancaster, CA

6d•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 our fast-paced transit business. The role involves ensuring performance indicators meet or exceed client and corporate expectations, and that division goals and objectives are met. The Assistant General Manager will also ensure subordinate staff are well trained and successful, and that all company policies and procedures are followed. This position promotes the company vision, values, and culture throughout operations and works to minimize liquidated damages. The role also involves developing and maintaining positive employee and labor relations, directly overseeing operations department managers, and training a future successor. The Assistant General Manager will successfully manage the Operations Department annual budget and assume responsibility of the General Manager during their absence. They will assist with daily operations, vehicle maintenance, and scheduling, ensuring adherence to safety standards and company policies. The role also includes assisting with budgeting and cost control, helping to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for profitability and contract compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture. They will provide guidance to operations staff and assist the General Manager in long-term strategic initiatives, while maintaining positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and customers.

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

Provide support, leadership and direction to assigned operating personnel to ensure delivery of the division business plan
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