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The General Manager will provide support and leadership to the Operations/Terminal Managers of school transportation facilities within the Region. The position ensures the highest quality of internal and external customer service is provided within the Region, ensures financial performance objectives are being met, and provides administrative support in the areas of management development and operational expertise, as well as regulatory and policy and procedure compliance in line with Company requirements. The position will frequently consult and work with the Directors of Safety, Human Resources, Maintenance, ROAMS and Finance. Service area TBD. This is a salaried, exempt position reporting to the Vice President of Operations.\nDuties/Responsibilities:\nOversees all day-to-day facility operations.\nProvide guidance, leadership, management and evaluation of direct reports.\nOversee all payroll, account receivables, account payables and month end requirements to ensure timely submission for all operations within your division.\nDevelop and maintain close relationships with customers through routine contact and in-person visits.\nAttend school board meetings for customers as required, but particularly when matters involving Company contracts are to be discussed on the customer’s Board agenda.\nKnowledge and understanding of all School District contracts and facility leases.\nEnsuring that each of your School District’s student transportation designees are being supplied with all required information and assist in providing safe, reliable, on-time service through creating efficient and cost-effective solutions to routing issues.\nDirectly assist locations with labor hours monitoring and control, routing and scheduling to ensure labor cost efficiency and achievement of financial plans.\nManagement of monthly Profit and Loss Statements and Fixed Asset Reports to ensure Company objectives and annual plans are met or exceeded.\nCoordination and assistance with VP-Ops and Finance to develop annual financial plans for the areas they oversee. The GM position will manage, working with location staff, key indicators associated with those plans to include labor hours, asset utilization, A/R collection and expense controls.\nDevelop charter and school business for assets during non-school days and summer months.\nImplement driver recruitment programs to ensure coverage of daily home to school routes and sufficient substitute personnel.\nWorks closely with VP-Ops and Business Development on new business opportunities and contract renewals.\nLead new location startups as needed within area of responsibility.\nAbility to work within established corporate guidelines.\nDevelop and negotiate terms for large charter/community events with approval of the VP-Ops.\nAssist Regional Human Resources Director and STA Legal with personnel and legal matters from time to time.\nSupport an effective preventative maintenance program as designated by STA policy by working with and through local management and Maintenance support staff.\nUnderstanding and enforcing all STA policies and applicable State and Federal regulations.\nWorks with Safety staff to ensure that all employees are maintaining their credentials and are provided with all necessary job training.\nRoutinely attends monthly driver safety meetings for area locations.\nPerforms other duties as required by STA Senior Management.\nRequired Skills/Abilities-Essential Functions:\nMust be competent and knowledgeable in operations policies and procedures.\nWritten and verbal communication skills, and customer service skills, are essential. Ability to deal with problems and find solutions.\nMust have knowledge of Federal and State regulations.\nMust be willing to work in excess of 40 hours per week and on some weekends.\nMust be highly motivated and capable of leadership by example.\nMust be committed to visiting and positively impacting operation sites within the region on a regular basis. Will attend administrative meetings and, at times, represent the location staff on behalf of the Region.\nAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.\nMay be asked to obtain a CDL license.\nBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Logistics or equivalent.\nAt least four (4) years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nPrior experience managing multiple operating facilities or similar experience preferred.\nAbility to travel for consecutive days, including overnight travel, as required to support business needs.\nAttend work on a regular and dependable basis\nAbility to successfully pass state and/or federal required Background Checks\nAbility to perform the essential functions of the job\nAbility to comply with all policies and procedures established by company\nExceptional work ethic and willingness to work within a collaborative team environment\nSTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; Returning military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 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