Director of Operations

Regional Director

Midwest Bus Sales Inc Plan, direct and supervise the work activities of employees at the operating divisions with a focus on safety and efficiency. Maintain the financial position of the components as forecasted. Provide quality and reliable service to customers. Development of additional business and relationship building with potential districts and contractors.

Essential Functions

Developing relationships with customer base and assisting General Managers with any specific needs they may require. Understanding the customer contracts and compliance needs. Ensuring all contracts are meeting company and district's needs. Contracts of responsibility have a business plan and budget Reading financial statements, analyzing them, and developing action plans Focus on driving operational efficiencies Fostering a culture that embraces safety Identifying growth opportunities. Translating customer / competitor / industry trends for the General Managers. Company's process, policy, and initiatives are understood and being followed. Business development.

Competencies

Proficient communication skills (written and verbal). Valid driver's license, clean driver record and criminal background. Stress tolerance / flexibility. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related type software is required. Understanding multigenerational workforce trends. Provide high-impact performance feedback. Focus on rewarding and motivating employees.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Regional Director directly supervises the General Managers and their teams across multiple locations.

Work Environment

This job operates the majority of the time in an office setting. This job will require travel around the area of responsibility and meeting with the wider support team. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands / Expected Hours of Work

The Director of Operations position is a largely stationary role; however, some lifting, standing and bending will be required. This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work day and must work minimum of 40 hours each week to maintain full time status. Must be able and willing to travel an estimated 2-3 overnight per month.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred. Three to five years of management and operations experience required. Transportation (school bus) industry experience preferred. Managing budgets and analyzing financial data. Ability to accurately forecast weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue streams Strong customer service. Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to delegate necessary responsibilities. Strong working knowledge of MS Office Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Since 1979, Midwest Bus Sales has provided award-winning sales and service to customers nationwide. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is dedicated to providing the very best sales, parts, and service experience in the industry. We have the experience, expertise, and resources to get you the right bus at the right price, and to keep it running smoothly and safely. We are the largest Thomas Built Bus Dealer in the US. Covering six states with five locations, we have the size, scope, and ability to provide the highest quality customer and employee experience.