Director Of Operations

Alltown Bus Company

Chicago, Illinois, US
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 transportation services

Job Summary

  • The Director of Operations serves as the critical link between Beacon Mobility strategy and frontline execution to ensure safe and reliable transportation services.
  • This role requires actively managing core KPIs including on-time performance, labor costs, and vehicle availability while maintaining a safety-first culture.
  • The position involves leading a team of Operations Managers across multiple districts in both union and non-union environments with 65% travel requirements.

Matching Summary

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

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
  • Union and non-union environment experience
  • Fleet availability and cost per mile optimization
  • Beacon Connect platform adoption leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Strong relationship building with school districts
  • Data-driven performance improvement initiatives
  • Change management and system adoption skills
  • People-first community-focused culture
  • Structured feedback and development planning

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 regulated transportation environments

Work Rights

Not specified

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