General Manager

Company: MV Transportation
Location: Louisville
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

MV Transportation is seeking a demonstrated leader to join the organization as a General Manager. This individual will have primary responsibility for overall operating performance of two fixed route bus operations. This is for proposed business all offers are contingent upon MV's award of the contract. Job Responsibilities:

• Develops annual operating and business plans and the accompanying financial budget in keeping with the strategic plan.
• Implements and monitors policies, standards, operating procedures, and long-range objectives.
• Strong emphasis on monitoring KPI's and troubleshooting and coaching at the properties to ensure KPI's and other measures of success are obtained.
• Operations efficiencies, maintenance, facility oversight, fare-box, safety/security and other functional areas of transit management.
• Maintains strong relationships with client.
• Develops and mentor's high potential employees.
• Helps to recruit new talent to bring into area to fill needed vacant positions.
• Ensures the highest level of safety compliance.Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required:
  • Minimum of five (5) years in a General Manager role having day transportation management experience of transportation systems.
  • Ability to manage cost control and financial/budget experience across multiple locations.
  • Knowledge of relevant federal and state employment laws.
  • Knowledge of both fixed route management and safety practices associated with the transit industry.
  • Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances and regulations underlying the transit operation.
  • Excellent client relationship skills.
  • Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence people at all levels of the organization.
  • Travel requirement (as a percent): Education, Licensing, and Certifications Preferred:
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation, or related field preferred.Pre-Employment Requirements:
      • Must submit to drug testing and a background check.Physical Requirements:
        • Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
        • 90 % of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
        • Work is accomplished in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.
        • The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.During the course of employment, employees may receive and have access to confidential information. All employees are expected to respect and maintain the confidentiality of non-public customer and business records and any other information that MV classifies as confidential.MV Transportation is committed to as policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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