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Transdev North America

Senior Operations Manager

Transdev North America, Lombard, Illinois, United States, 60148

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Overview In this role, you will serve as an integral member of the Operations Team. You will support the Operations Management team and Senior Vice President by managing, developing, and improving activities associated with overall operational performance in Transdev Alternative Services. This includes KPIs, SLAs, strategic account management, and startups/shutdowns of locations. This role is responsible for improving operational performance, optimization, and operating procedure updates. Lead transformation initiatives of the AV organization, utilizing performance improvement concepts and development tools, providing inception-to-measurement of structure, education, and processes. This role responsibilities include understanding ideal process flows, identifying, recommending, and leading problem-solving initiatives to improve, strengthen, and sustain the operations division.

Benefits Include

Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks

Sick days: 5 days

Holidays: 6 days

Other standard benefits: 401(k), medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability

Key Responsibilities

Regional management of operational sites, including international areas and multiple geographies/locations

Direct leadership and management to develop a culture that values safety, inclusion, and ongoing employee interaction

Curate and present daily, weekly, and monthly business reports to client leaders and executives

Lead programs for the Operations division of Transdev’s North America

Develop and deploy essential process improvement techniques and tools; manage performance improvement processes

Develop and deploy metrics aligned with KPIs to demonstrate business value and measure productivity gains

Diagnose problems and design streamlined processes to eliminate waste and improve efficiency

Mentor peers and influence operational teams with a bottom-up approach to decision-making

Participate in client and prospective client meetings to differentiate Transdev

Collaborate with Human Resources as the Subject Matter Expert on training and incentive programs for lean initiatives

Other duties as required

Required Education and Experience

Must be 21 years old

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Logistics, Transportation, or related field preferred

5+ years of relevant management and leadership experience required

Experience in tech, start-up, and/or AV industry strongly preferred

Strong background in transportation and/or logistics highly preferred

Working knowledge of basic federal and state employment laws

Basic working knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to motor vehicle operations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Strong attention to detail and the ability to describe their thoughts concisely

Ability to respond quickly to multiple scenarios

Ability to maintain positive relationships with clients, employees, and support departments

Flexibility and agility for changing business needs and projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent presentation skills; ability to influence at all levels

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or GSuite; ability to manage and manipulate data in spreadsheets

Ability to resolve complex operational problems

Strong logical and analytical skills

Adaptability to rapidly changing environments with ambiguous direction

Self-motivation and good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments

Ability to forecast, set productivity plans, and collaborate with leaders to balance workload

On-call and responsive for 24/7 operations

Physical Requirements

Constant use of hands, fingers, and speaking/hearing; frequent standing, walking, and sitting

Close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Exposure to inclement weather, high-risk operating environments, highways, and dense urban areas

Most work is indoors; long periods of sitting and computer use

Travel up to 50% of the time

Occasional standing, walking, and manual tasks as required

Pre-Employment Requirements

Pre-employment drug screen and background check; Safety Sensitive positions may include physical screening

Drug-free workplace with potential random drug screening

Background checks as allowed by law; qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered as permitted

If based in the United States, eligibility to work in the US without restrictions for any employer at any time as required by USCIS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws. If accommodations are needed for the application or interview process, please contact HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com

About Transdev Transdev is a global mobility company that operates transportation systems and provides mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a large team across multiple locations and vehicle fleets. Learn more at www.TransdevNA.com.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Job Category: Autonomous Vehicles

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 6538

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