Manager in Development

First Student•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•$60,000

About The Position

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. First Student is hiring a Manager in Development in Pittsburg, PA! Salary: $60,000 The Manager in Development (MID) position is expected to be a short-term transitional role that provides both work assignments and training opportunities to prepare MIDs to be promoted into management positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with 3-4 years of Transportation/Logistics experience and/or 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
1 -2 years of previous experience as a retail manager or supervisor
Ability to work a full-time flexible schedule, including morning, night and weekend shifts, and to work overtime as needed
Active Learning – Quickly process new information, knowledge, and experiences, regularly capitalizing on learning opportunities, and applying new information.
Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Attention to detail.
Valid State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree is a Plus.

Responsibilities

Work closely with management staff to develop skill set.
Take part in rotations with multiple departments, including but not limited to: dispatch, road supervision, safety, finance, and HR.
Develop partnerships with location and corporate staff.
Showcase your strong management foundation and knowledge of the business.
Perform any related duties that are required or assigned.
Manage and mitigate safety risks across a wide range of areas including accident and incident prevention, injury prevention, collision investigation, driver training and development, and Department of Transportation regulatory compliance.
Leverage strategic decision-making relating to current assets, current liabilities and the management of working capital.
Ensure the efficient and profitable coordination and deployment of all services and resources within our locations.
Ensure the continuity of service through the maintenance and sustainability of the fleet and support facility assets in conjunction with other Group and Business Division functions.
Apply a multi-layered approach efficiently and effectively to security management, integrating best practices in holistic response to risk in a transportation operation, and recognizing that security culture equates to a culture of minimizing risk.
Make strategic decisions for growth by leveraging skills, knowledge, and leading practices in the competition for transportation business.
Foster an inclusive culture by focusing on attracting, developing, and managing our most important asset: our employees.
Accomplish management and operational objectives within the confines of a labor agreement (Collective Bargaining Agreement).
Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory and commercial risk to the business across a wide range of areas including contractual, litigation, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), regulatory, property, antitrust/competition and corporate issues.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.
Professional Advancement Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.
Extensive Training Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.
Diversity & Inclusion Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.
Community Service & Impact Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.

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