General Manager - Niles

WeDriveU

$80K — $95K *
Niles, IL 60714In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Operations Management
  • Preferred Class B driver's license with Passenger and Air brakes endorsement
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience in alternative transportation demand management (TDM)
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily activities of drivers and implement standard procedures
  • Act as main client contact and participate in meetings
  • Make staffing decisions and communicate effectively with the team
  • Recruit, train, and develop new drivers
  • Ensure compliance with company policies
  • Manage maintenance issues with vendors
  • Analyze ridership data to suggest logistics improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Competitive compensation packages with 401(k) matching
  • Financial Wellness Tool and Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Unlimited PTO
  • On-the-job training and opportunities for internal advancement
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The General Manager will report to the COO and is responsible for managing and developing team members and formulating and executing account strategy. Additionally, this role will require a thoughtful leader and confident decision maker with ability to measure and monitor performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise the daily activities of all drivers and oversee the development and implementation of standard operating procedures as directed by the Client and WeDriveU company policies.
  • Be the main point of contact for our client and attend meetings and conference calls as needed.
  • Make logistical coverage/staffing decisions and communicate them effectively to the rest of the team (drivers and client management)
  • Hire (interviews, road tests, etc.), train and develop new drivers.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies.
  • Report and follow up on any maintenance issues with vendor.
  • Review documentation to ensure all required onsite records, reports, and inspections (pre/post-trip) are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures.
  • Reinforce safety awareness in a manner that promotes cooperation and improved morale.
  • Conducts work area inspections and assists in all accident/injury/vehicle damage investigations.
  • Analyze and interpret ridership numbers and suggest route changes accordingly.
  • Attend weekly client meetings; listen to feedback from client and their employees and react accordingly.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities may apply.


Skills Required and Physical Demands:

  • Excellent organization and time management/multi-tasking skills (comfortable in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment, operating at both strategic and tactical levels)
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently and as part of team
  • Additional skills and physical demands may apply


Education and Qualifications:

Hard Requirements

  • 5+ years' experience Operations Management

Preferred Requirements

  • Licensed Class B driver (Passenger and Air brakes endorsement).
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Work experience in public or private alternative transportation demand management (TDM)

We Offer

Physical Health

  • Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits

Financial Health

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Financial Wellness Tool
  • Commuter Benefits

Emotional Health

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Pet & Legal Insurance

Personal Development

  • On-the-job training and skills development
  • Internal transfer opportunities for career growth

*Benefits vary by position and location

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