Regional Director of Operations-Southern Cal

Regional Director of Operations-SW

Do you thrive in a leadership role and want to make a real impact? Transdev is searching for a Regional Director of Operations to lead the Southern California Region. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide strategic direction and support to ensure all locations have the resources they need to excel.

Please note:

This is not a remote position and requires extensive travel throughout Southern California. The candidate must reside in Southern California.

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $180,000 – maximum $220,000
• Eligible for an annual bonus of up to 25%

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

• Demonstrates knowledge of safety management practices and skills needed to focus attention on the necessity of safe operations in all areas, together with an understanding of federal and state safety standards and regulations.
• Lead operations management and client relations, including operational planning and performance, P&L management, and client communication and issue resolution.
• Promote Transdev’s Purpose and Culture. Support employee recruiting and retention efforts, driving Transdev’s goal to be an employer of choice.
• Resolve problems with an emphasis on accountability, delegation of responsibility, and the ability to make decisions.
• Provide leadership in employee relations issues, motivate staff, and produce coordinated and consistent efforts to achieve corporate goals. Creates strong relationships with employees and understands the practices of successful employee recruiting.
• Provide leadership in labor relations issues, including, but not limited to, arbitrations and final step grievance hearings. Regulates compliance with the Freedom of Association policy. Provides direction in applying collective bargaining agreements and other relevant items.
• Conduct facility evaluations. When necessary, make recommendations for improvement to existing facilities or identify alternative locations that will accommodate business needs.
• Demonstrates good presentation skills and the capability of maintaining a high level of visibility in all respects, including interacting with clients, community organizations, and government agencies and officials.
• Maintains necessary records concerning compliance with all federal and state regulations, personnel files, and internal company reporting.
• Collaborate with regional support teams and the senior vice president by directing resources for optimal region and location-specific performance.

• 5+ years’ experience in operations management, preferably transportation and/or logistics and/or public transit.
• Prior experience managing multiple locations with unique business plans.
• Strong leadership skills, including analysis, problem‑solving, negotiating, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety management strategies and practices and relevant federal/state safety regulations.
• Must have proficient Excel skills and familiarity with all Microsoft Office products.
• Good oral and written presentation skills.
• Undergraduate degree or 5+ years relevant industry experience.
• The position is based in the Southern California area. Relocation assistance is available.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.

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• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

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