Location Manager

The role

Lead transportation operations at a Zūm location in Shawnee, KS, from bid development and startup through daily management. Build and coach teams, manage P&L, and oversee safety, union relations and school bus yard electrification projects.

What you will do

• Execute site start-ups for newly awarded contracts, including hiring, facility setup and IT implementation
• Develop training and hiring programs that meet state, federal and district guidelines
• Develop and maintain customer and stakeholder relationships
• Monitor and improve balanced scorecard KPIs using Zum's IT systems
• Lead a behavioral safety culture and oversee safety compliance and records
• Review incident reports and coordinate accident investigations and workers' compensation cases
• Maintain P&L accountability in line with company financial guidelines
• Develop and coach employees into future leaders
• Manage daily operations, including scheduling, staffing, charter processes and route awards
• Manage union relationship under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA)

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing full P&L accountability with operational oversight and KPI responsibility
• 5+ years managing day-to-day operations in complex, time-sensitive environments such as transportation, field services, logistics, hospitality or similar industries
• Experience with scheduling, staffing, planning and operational execution
• 5+ years maintaining client-facing relationships and managing customer accounts in an operational environment
• Experience managing salaried leaders and/or coordinating across multiple departments
• Track record of career progression supported by relevant certifications or continuing education, and success developing direct reports
• Understanding of and experience with safety practices, protocols, compliance requirements and regulatory standards

Nice to have

• Experience managing in a unionized (CBA) environment
• Prior leadership in transportation start-up or new district launch, including sourcing facilities, implementing IT systems, building teams and intaking fleet vehicles
• Experience managing through rapid organizational growth or major management or structural changes
• Proficiency with Microsoft or G Suite applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Holidays
• Wellness
• Vacation
• And more

Before you apply

• Position requires managing projects across school bus yard electrification with contractors, school districts, utilities and AHJs

About the company

Zūm is a mobility company whose Zūm CMX system connects people, vehicles and operations in real time. The posting states more than 7,500 schools rely on Zūm CMX.