First Student
LocationManager
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“Location Manager at First Student. Skills: operational oversight, day-to-day management, supervising staff, financial performance management, process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Providing operational oversight. day-to-day management”
What You'll Achieve.
safety; customer service; financial performance; minimizes route drive times and mileage; adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 3 years management experience, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis
What You'll Do.
Providing operational oversight
day-to-day management
Directly supervising staff and financial performance
Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances
Manages injury and collision claims
Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees
Ensure facilities and buses are maintained to First Student safety and environmental standards
Sets accurate schedules for routes
Minimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates
Provides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance
Ensures purchases follow company processes and policies
Drives employee engagement and recognition
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management
Communication Scope
oral and written communication skills; presentation skills
Full Job Description
At First Student, our Location Managers are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Location Manager is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and directly supervising staff and financial performance. **At First Student, we are proud to offer:** * Salary- $70-85k/yr, based on experience * Schedule- Monday through Friday, day shift * Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America * Positive and rewarding work environment **Location Manager Responsibilities:** * Manages operational expenses and explains budget variances * Manages injury and collision claims * Ensures safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees * Ensure facilities and buses are maintained to First Student safety and environmental standards * Sets accurate schedules for routes * Minimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandates * Provides accurate and timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or finance * Ensures purchases follow company processes and policies * Drives employee engagement and recognition **Location Manager Experience and Skills Required:** * 4-year degree or equivalent * Minimum 3 years management experience * Strong oral and written communication skills * Strong interpersonal and presentation skills * Business background in financial, strategic, and/or organizational analysis First Students commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment youll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, youll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training. Apply today to join our team! We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will
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