Operational Excellence & Performance Management
• Oversee day-to-day transportation operations, including scheduling, staffing, route assignments, and field trip/charter coordination
• Monitor and analyze operational KPIs using Zum’s IT infrastructure, implementing corrective actions to exceed performance targets
• Partner with the Location Manager to maintain operational readiness, respond to real-time challenges, and ensure facilities are organized, safe, and efficiently operated
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to ensure fleet readiness and regulatory compliance while supporting budget management through monitoring of labor costs and operational expenses
Team Leadership & Development
• Directly supervise and coach the staff, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development
• Collaborate with HR, Recruiting, and Safety teams to execute hiring plans,maintain adequate staffing levels, and investigate and resolve employee concerns
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement by conducting regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and development planning with direct reports
• Identify and develop high-potential team members for advancement opportunities
Safety, Compliance & Customer Service
• Champion a behavioral safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of employees, students, and the community while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, DOT regulations, company policies, and customer contract requirements
• Review incident reports, oversee accident/incident reporting procedures, and maintain accurate documentation
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring service expectations are consistently met or exceeded
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries, service issues, and operational concerns with professionalism and urgency while acting as an escalation point for problem resolution