Director Of Operations

Alltown Bus Company

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $120,000 - $135,000 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
7-10 years operations leadership experience
Multi-site contract-based operations management
School transportation safety and compliance knowledge
The Director of Operations serves as the critical link between Beacon Mobility strategy and frontline execution to ensure safe and reliable service

Job Summary

  • The Director of Operations serves as the critical link between Beacon Mobility strategy and frontline execution to ensure safe and reliable service.
  • This role requires actively managing core KPIs including on-time performance, labor costs, and vehicle availability across multiple districts.
  • The position involves leading a team of Operations Managers while fostering a people-first culture in both union and non-union settings.

Matching Summary

The Director of Operations serves as the critical link between Beacon Mobility strategy and frontline execution to ensure safe and reliable service.

Salary

Base: $120,000 - $135,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-10 years operations leadership experience
  • Multi-site contract-based operations management
  • School transportation safety and compliance knowledge
  • Fleet availability and cost per mile optimization
  • Union and non-union environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Beacon Connect platform adoption expertise
  • Strong relationship building with school districts
  • Data-driven performance improvement initiatives
  • Change management in regulated environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
  • 7-10 years progressive operations leadership experience
  • Ability to travel 65% of the time
  • Demonstrated success in multi-site operations
  • Strong working knowledge of transportation safety and labor laws

Work Rights

Not specified

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