Branch Manager - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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FIRST STUDENT is North America’s largest & leading school bus company. We are currently hiring a Branch Manager for our School Bus Operations in Halifax, Nova ScotiaPURPOSE:Under limited supervision, plan, direct and supervise the work activities, customer satisfaction, profitability and the day-to-day operations and management of the location. Identify profitable market segments and business opportunities. Secure new customers and maintain current customers.RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensures the safe and timely transportation of passengers to and from their destinations. Manages operational expenses to optimize all cost per bus. Manage all contractual services to include administrative functions, information systems, parts purchasing, and inventory control. Ensures purchases (including parts) follow company processes and policiesLeads the Location in managing the day-to-day activities to support operations, safety, maintenance, dispatch, fleet and facility management, payroll, routing/scheduling, AR/AP and other interrelated functions. Foster and maintain positive relationships within and outside of the Location, including senior management and customer contacts. Provide prioritization of work assignments and management of functional team resources and their activities as needed or requiredLeads and oversees all aspects of customer contract compliance and management with a concentrated focus on retaining the customer. Includes adherence to all staff, driver, and vehicles requirements, as well as KPI, billing and budget management. Also, covers delivery of all contract-specific technologies and other requirements. Ensures delivery of training and other needs as per company, location, state and customer requirementsBuilds and maintains positive relationships with employees, local school officials, parents and the community. Resolves concerns with employees, local school officials, parents, and the community. Implements fair and consistent recognition and/or corrective disciplineCommunicates with customer by telephone, electronically or in regular face-to-face meetings. Responds promptly to customer inquiries, identifies and escalates priority issues, obtains and evaluates all relevant information to resolve inquiries and complaints. Follow-ups with customers as required. Develops action plans to ensure customer retention. Provides and promotes effective communication with customer and escalates issues if needed to AGM and/or Senior ManagementEnsure services are provided within budget and action plans developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies. Manages location budget through but not limited to: development, preparing and analyzing of the budget and forecast. Ensures any budget variances are identified and can be addressed. Provides accurate timely operational and financial reporting as requested by AGM and/or financeMaximizes all charter revenue and supports AGM on identifying or biding on local commercial growth opportunitiesLeads by example. Builds and maintains a strong Location team through effective recruiting, on-boarding, training, coaching, team building and succession planning. Prepare and participate in the preparation of staff development plans for each functional employee who is a member of the Location team. Assess the skills and skill levels necessary to achieve Location objectives. Ensures all on-line learning courses required have been completed by location staff including their own individual completionManages and monitors location compliance with federal, state, local, contractual, and company policies and proceduresEnsures FS safety practices and applicable regulations are obeyed by all employees. Manages injury and collision claimsEnsure location compliance to all security policies and procedures. In the event of a security issue, involves appropriate leadership from AGM, Sr. Director of Security and Human ResourcesMaintains company assets (vehicles, facilities, inventories, tools and equipment). Ensures facilities and buses are maintained to FS safety and applicable regulatory standards, including environmental standards, i.e., idling timeSets accurate scheduled hours for routes. Minimizes route drive times and mileage while adhering to contractual and regulatory mandatesAssesses resource needs, problems, and trends and plans accordingly. Tracks and addresses labor variances, efficiently uses stand-by drivers, minimizes driver labor schedule. Partners with Corporate Recruiting for strategies on driver shortages as needed. Partners with Compensation related to understanding local market for wagesAdministers and executes the terms and conditions of the local and national collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). Ensures compliance with all aspects of the CBA. Investigates and defends union grievances, including meeting with union officials as required. Prepares for and participates in union negotiations, in coordination with Regional leadership and Corporate Labor Relations. Maintains a proactive and productive relationship with local union officials (as applicable)Drives employee engagement and recognition within the location. Champion and is visible at location sponsored events for the community or for location employeesPromotes new company initiatives and assist AGM in supporting changes and being the local champion at the location. May act as mentor for Location Manager I at other locationsOther responsibilities as requiredEDUCATION:University degree preferred. Appropriate vehicle licenses required.EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:3 years management experience with 1 year managing a small location or equivalent experience with management responsibility5 Years Operations ExperienceCommitted to Safety LifestyleProficient computer literacy essential with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with other software such as timekeeping and payroll systems is preferred.Literacy in technology used to manage the operation to include but not limited to FGA approved Smart technology, Apps, encrypted drives, shared drives and other Smart technologySolid oral and written communications. Strong presentation skills.Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with customers, parents, and community.Solid financial and budgetary skills with ability to interpret and analyze P&L, budgets and forecasts.Strong business background in financial, strategic, and organizational analysis.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with others in a team settingDemonstrated ability to train, coach and provide leadershipWORKING CONDITIONS :Office / branch environment. Travel to customers / prospects“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 receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us knowQuick Apply

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