Regional Operations Manager - Dakotas (Mandan)

PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORTATION INC•Mandan, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a bold, energetic, and results-driven leader to join our fast-growing team as a Regional Operations Manager. This role involves leading multiple locations, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and service in a fast-paced environment. The Regional Operations Manager will make an impact through their leadership. Professional Transportation, Inc. (PTI) is the nation’s largest rail crew transportation company, providing quality, reliable, and safe crew transportation services for railroads since 1980. PTI handles around-the-clock requests from railroad customers to pick up and drop off train crews. The Regional Operations Manager (ROM) is responsible for managing field operations tasks and assignments, as well as providing leadership in supporting and executing business goals related to safety, customer service, operations, and improving operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Minimum of 1+ year of supervisory or management experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Proficient in all PTI used software such as DriveCam, Trimble, and Crew
Have a valid state driver’s license issued by the state of proposed employment
Have at least 5 years of verifiable driving experience
Must live within 30 minutes of the branch location
Must be able to read, write, and converse in English
Must be able to use a GPS/Technology System, read and understand roadmaps
Must maintain a cell phone and keep PTI updated with current phone number

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Assist underperforming locations with recruiting and hiring.
Assist with management of branch locations where local management positions are vacant.
Thoroughly analyze a branch location to identify and resolve root causes of performance issues.
Meet with local customer representatives to address performance concerns.
Resolving trip coverage issues.
Upfitting of newly acquired vehicles to include exterior safety and company identifying decals, installation of required safety equipment such as cargo nets, fire extinguishers, etc.
Installation of technology hardware in PTI vehicles including railroad radio, Lytx Drive Cam, and GPS devices.
Work with local PTI managers to coordinate and manage vehicle maintenance programs utilizing approved vendors and/or performing minor repairs.
Sourcing potential new automotive repair vendors and suppliers
Working with existing vendors to coordinate vehicle maintenance.
Vehicle inspections per company policies and procedures.
Work with Director of Operations and Regional Vice President in managing all aspects of the region’s fleet.
Installation, calibration, and maintenance of GPS equipment, Drive Cam, and railroad radios (as needed).
Develop relationships and maintain with each railroad customer.
Notify Corporate management of changing railroad conditions that would impact the branches demand.
Promote good customer relationships by meeting with the local railroad officials weekly to discuss the operations, satisfaction level of service being provided and any other pertinent issues.
Work with the railroad officials to report any Yard Safety issues.
Attend railroad safety meetings whenever possible.