Operations Support Manager

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At Keolis a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston our mission We Imagine We Care We Commit is more than words. Its how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team youll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health wellbeing and peace of mind. This includes medical dental and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance. Youll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity accident and critical illness coverage as well as home auto and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis youre not just building a career your part of something bigger.

Operations Support Manager

Salary Range: $ annually

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong leadership and organizational skills prior supervisor experience preferred.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels including both internal and external staff.
• Must have significant knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Must have intermediate skills in MS Office.
• Must be able to understand qualify and stay qualified on the Hastus system or equivalent system.
• Must have ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

Experience:

• Must have high school diploma G.E.D. or equivalent educational credential.
• Must have some work experience or training in role(s) that require excellent verbal and written communication skills to a variety of disciplines and levels.
• Prior railroad transportation experience preferred.
• At least 5 years experience in commuter rail operations preferred.

Key Accountabilities:

• Act as a liaison between Transportation Managers daily operation and the Crew Dispatch Office.
• Demonstrate and adhere to the Keolis Commuter Services principals:
  • Employee Engagement
  • Operational Excellence & Safety
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Economic Performance
• Implement and monitor operational practices to ensure equipment reliability and quality service while ensuring a safe and productive workplace.
• Comply with and ensure staff compliance with all safety rules and procedures and report all hazards as required.

• Real-time updates to Hastus concerning crew utilization including assigning jobs and making splits last minute.
• Ensure data quality produces accurate Payroll information.
• Communicate and work with TMs and train crews and crew dispatch info.
• Divert protect crews and/or reassign train crews to assist the TM with crew coverage.
• Assist the Crew Dispatch office to ensure late mark off vacancies are covered.
• Initiate the return process for the train crew employees coming back from medical leave.
• Review relevant reports in TRMS to ensure train coverage and minimize penalties.
• Provide documents for train crew employees regarding hold-downs and awards.
• Communicate with Crew Dispatchers on duty on a day-to-day basis.
• Will be accountable to meet one-on-one with assigned direct reports.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned during emergencies.

Additional Statements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.

Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first we ensure the wellbeing of our employees customers and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.

Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.

EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race color sex religion age creed marital status national origin ancestry physical or mental disability sexual orientation or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation: Keolis CS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Keolis CS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact Elizabeth Weber Director Diversity Inclusion Title VI & ADA at or .

Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career and the safest work environment possible.

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Required Experience:

Manager